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Lugano-FK Kauno Zalgiris: points for the top 8

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo29 August 2026 at 01:08

Lugano host FK Kauno Zalgiris in the league phase of the Europa Conference League. This match is part of a competition featuring 36 participating teams.

Each team will play eight games during this league phase. The main objective is to finish among the top eight.

Teams that manage to secure a place in the top 8 gain direct access to the round of 16 of the competition. This qualification system makes each match particularly important for the ambitions of both teams.

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