In the third qualifying round of the Conference League, the teams eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers face off. Dynamo Kyiv suffered two defeats against PAOK, losing 3-2 and 2-0, while Qarabağ was knocked out by CSKA Sofia on penalties after two goalless draws.
Qarabağ, one of last season’s Champions League surprises that reached the knockout stages, is no longer the same force. A major overhaul has affected both their defense and attack, with forward Leandro Andrade now playing for Polissya Zhytomyr this year.
Dynamo Kyiv, meanwhile, has yet to show confidence on the pitch. Head coach Ihor Kostiuk emphasizes the importance of learning from defeats: “For me, it is crucial to draw conclusions after the match against PAOK and to see how the team responds to mistakes and corrects them.”
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