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Scottish sides learn European play-off draws

Scottish sides learn European play-off draws

Summary

Scottish football teams have learned their opponents in upcoming European play-off matches. Celtic, Rangers, and Aberdeen will compete in the Champions League and Europa League play-offs, while Hibernian and Dundee United have paths in the Conference League. The matches will determine who advances to the group stages of the respective tournaments.

Key Facts

  • Celtic will face either Slovan Bratislava or Kairat Almaty in the Champions League play-off round.
  • Rangers need to defeat Viktoria Plzen to face either RB Salzburg or Club Brugge.
  • The Champions League play-off ties are scheduled for 19/20 August and 26/27 August.
  • If Rangers lose to Viktoria Plzen, they still secure a spot in the Europa League group stage.
  • Aberdeen will play against either FCSB of Bucharest or Drita in the Europa League play-off.
  • Hibernian and Dundee United will compete in the Conference League play-offs against various European teams.
  • The play-off winners advance to the group stages of their respective European tournaments.

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