KF Egnatia Rrogozhinë travel to Iceland with a slender 1:0 advantage, looking to book their place in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. Conditions are expected to be favourable for both teams, with temperatures in the evening predicted to be around 15°C.
Breidablik UBK return to Champions League qualification after a two-year hiatus. In 2023, they had to navigate two preliminary round ties, but this year they entered directly at the first qualifying stage. The first leg could have ended in a goalless draw, which would have suited Breidablik, but they conceded in the 92nd minute. The Icelandic league schedule has been kind to them, affording the champions a full week of uninterrupted preparation due to no domestic fixtures needing rearrangement.
In contrast, KF Egnatia Rrogozhinë had not played a competitive match since 12 May before the Champions League opener. The Albanian top flight operates on an autumn-to-spring calendar, unlike the spring-to-autumn structure in Iceland. KF Egnatia Rrogozhinë edged the first leg with a late goal in Rrogozhinë, but were dealt a major setback in stoppage time. Their top scorer, Regi Lushkja, who found the net 16 times in the 2024/25 campaign, was sent off in the 97th minute for excessive dissent from the bench. As a result, he will miss the second leg.
That dismissal could prove costly for KF Egnatia Rrogozhinë. With no other clear attacking focal point in their ranks, it is difficult to see the visitors scoring more than once in the second leg.
