FC Midtjylland - Rijeka

FC Midtjylland and Rijeka meet at MCH Arena on 20 August 2026 for the first leg of their Conference League qualification final. The home side enters this contest following a determined run through the previous qualifying round, where they secured a 5-2 aggregate victory over Bohemian FC. While their recent domestic form saw a 1-1 draw against Lyngby, their European campaign has been marked by resilience after dropping down from Europa League qualification.

Rijeka arrives at this decisive stage having navigated two rounds of qualifying with notable defensive discipline. They edged past Ilves with a 2-1 aggregate win and previously overcame Derry City by a two-goal margin. Despite a recent setback in the HNL against NK Varazdin, their ability to grind out results in continental competition remains their primary strength. Both clubs now face their final hurdle to reach the group stage, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter.