Shamrock Rovers suffer heavy defeat to Ludogorets in Bulgaria
A stoppage-time third goal for Ludogorets in Bulgaria tonight looks to have hurtled Shamrock Rovers out of the Champions League with next week’s second leg to come.
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Ludogorets v Shamrock Rovers: All you need to know
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Shamrock Rovers 'have a chance' despite Ludogorets' pedigree
Having negotiated the Champions League first qualifying round with relative comfort after a 3-0 aggregate win over Hibernians of Malta, the next step for Shamrock Rovers is a tough task against Bulgarian champions Ludogorets.
Ronan Finn wants no moral victories as Shamrock Rovers face Ludogorets
While accepting that the trip to Bulgaria to take on Ludogorets in their Champions League second round qualifier is a step up, Shamrock Rovers captain Ronan Finn has highlighted a mindset within the squad that is determined to ensure that the tie is still alive for the return leg in Tallaght.
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Rangers to face Union Saint-Gilloise in first Champions League qualifier
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Dinamo Zagreb likely opponents for winners of Hoops tie
Shamrock Rovers have learned their potential Champions League third round opponent with the winner of the tie between Dinamo Zagreb of Croatia and Shkupi of North Macedonia paired with the Dublin side or Bulgaria's Ludogorets.