Europa League

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Europa League | Third Qualifying Round | 2nd Leg

Aug 17, 2023 at 7pm UK

Huvepharma Arena (Razgrad)

Ludogorets
5 - 1
Astana

(Ludogorets Razgrad win 6-3 on aggregate)

Tekpetey (25', 50'), Piotrowski (47', 58'), Despodov (67')
Goncalves (54')

FT(HT: 1-1)

Darboe (29')
Ebong (27'), Aymbetov (34'), Jovancic (43')
Jovancic (77')

Preview: Ludogorets Razgrad vs. Astana - prediction, team news, lineups

By Jonathan O'Shea | 15 August 2023

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Ludogorets Razgrad and Astana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Trailing by a goal following last week's first leg, Ludogorets Razgrad host Kazakh counterparts Astana on Thursday, when the winner of the teams' third round tie will progress to the Europa League playoffs.

Dutch giants Ajax await either side in the final round before the competition's group stage, which Ludogorets have participated in for each of the last six years.

Match preview

Ludogorets Razgrad's Thiago celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 23, 2023 © Reuters

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Ludogorets Razgrad Europa League form:

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Astana Europa League form:

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Ludogorets Razgrad possible starting lineup:
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Astana possible starting lineup:
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We say: Ludogorets Razgrad X-Y Astana

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