Universitatea Craiova - Ararat Armenia

Universitatea Craiova aim to carry their momentum into the final hurdle of the Europa League qualification process as they prepare for a decisive clash on 20 August 2026. The Romanian side returns to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco seeking a commanding display after navigating a challenging path through the preliminary rounds to reach this final stage.

Recent form suggests a side capable of finding the net, evidenced by their 2-1 victory over KuPS in the previous round. Meanwhile, Ararat Armenia arrive following a domestic win against Van, though they will be looking to sharpen their edge after a difficult outing against NK Celje. Both teams have shown resilience in navigating their respective qualification ties, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter where a place in the competition proper is the ultimate reward.