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Dons learn play-off opponents

Dons learn play-off opponents

BBC News5 days ago
Aberdeen will face Romanian side FCSB in the Europa League play-off, with the first leg at Pittodrie on Thursday, 28 August.FCSB, formerly Steaua Bucharest, won 3-1 away to Kosovan team Drita on Thursday night to complete a 6-3 aggregate win in their third-round qualifier.Should Aberdeen lose the two-legged play-off, they will gain direct entry to the Conference League.
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