Kaunas Žalgiris shows character in Pristina – in the next stage of Champions League qualifiers

2026-07-14 22:58

Lithuanian champions "Kauno Žalgiris" demonstrated a very confident character in European battles.

In the away match, Željko Sopić's team overcame "Drita" 3:2 and advanced to the next round of the Champions League qualifiers with an overall score of 4:3.

In the 9th minute, Vykintas Slivka put the Lithuanians ahead.

In the 20th minute, Igbal Jashari equalized.

The Kosovars took the lead in the 53rd minute, when Arber Manaj scored.

In the 82nd minute, V. Slivka scored again, equalizing the score.

In added time, a penalty was awarded after a handball by a "Drita" player, which Amine Benchaib confidently converted, leading "Kauno Žalgiris" further in Europe.

In the second round of the Champions League qualifiers, the Kaunas team will face the winner of the "Bissen" - "Klaksvik" matchup. In the first leg at home, "Klaksvik" beat the Luxembourg champions 2:1.