The Spark of Tetovo tonight at the "Estadio de Vallecas" in Madrid, starting at 18:45, opens a new and historic chapter in Macedonian football, debuting for the first time in the group stage of the Conference League.
The Red and Blacks from Tetovo travel to Madrid, where they face a well-known La Liga opponent, Rayo Vallecano.
For Shkëndija, this match is more than a sporting challenge, it is a moment of pride and proof that dreams can come true.
Coach Jeton Beqiri and captain Besart Ibraimi have said that Rajo is a strong team and that it plays in a championship against Barcelona and Real Madrid, while for Shkëndija himself it is a pride that he will face such a team of this level, writes koha.mk.
"For us it is important to respect the jersey we wear, to respect the club and to try to do the maximum possible and I hope to make a good performance here in Madrid. I think Rayo is the favorite on paper regarding tomorrow's match, and we have to be a worthy opponent that tries to do the maximum", said Beqiri.
On the other hand, captain Besart Ibraimi, underlined that for Shkëndija's players this is a historic match, a unique experience and an opportunity to measure strength with names that until now they have only seen in confrontations with Barcelona or Real Madrid.
"We know we are playing against a strong and favorite opponent, but in football the best does not always win. We will go out on the field to give everything and make the club and the fans proud," said Ibraimi.
For Shkëndija, it will be the first time they face an opponent from La Liga in European competitions, as the Spanish team also features an Albanian representative, Ivan Belliu.
Rajo will have the support of the public in today's match with 14 thousand tickets sold, while Shkëndija will not be without support, as "Ballists" fans have also traveled to Madrid.
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