Slovan – Shamrock

Slovan Bratislava will welcome Shamrock Rovers to the Tehelne pole Stadium on Wednesday for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier. The hosts are one of 16 seeded teams in the first qualifying round and will be looking to get in the driving seat in the tie with a victory. The winner of this tie will trade tackles with Swiss champions Young Boys in the second qualifying round.

Shamrock Rovers ended a nine-year wait for league glory with their record-extending 18th league title last season. Slovan Bratislava also won the Slovak Fortuna Liga.

This will be the first continental meeting between the two sides and they will each be looking to pick up a victory. Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in their four friendly fixtures, while Shamrock Rovers have two wins from their last five league fixtures. Slovan Bratislava are favorites to progress in this tie and their history, coupled with their strong home record, could see them through.