We are getting closer to the moment of truth. If nothing unexpected happens, Maccabi Haifa and the Red Star Belgrade will meet in the Champions League playoffs for two games for the direct ticket to the prestigious establishment in Europe. In the meantime, it seems that the Serbian rival continues to get stronger in preparation for the match against the Israeli champion.
The Red Star introduced the left defender today (Sunday). Irakli Azaroubi, which was purchased for 300 thousand euros from Dynamo Batumi. The 20-year-old Georgian will be able to take part in the pair of meetings against the Greens. But it seems that in Serbia they are already dealing with Maccabi Haifa, and even asked a question about the new acquisition player of the local champion.
“I know that Red Star is a big club, very successful and I think we will play in the Champions League next season,” Azarubi said at the press conference. “We have a good team, Maccabi Haifa is also good, but we are much better,” he added in a dig at the Greens.
As mentioned, only a miracle will prevent a meeting between the whites and the whites. Hakochav Hadom won 0:5 over Fionik Harmonit in the first of two meetings, while Haifa defeated Apollon Limassol 0:4.