United to face UNA Strassen - tell us your views
Dundee United mark their return to European football with a Conference League second-round qualifier against UNA Strassen of Luxembourg.UNA, who finished as runners-up in their domestic league in 2024-25, are playing in Europe for just the second time after losing 5-0 on aggregate to Finnish club KuPS at the same stage last year.The first leg is at Tannadice on 24 July, with the return taking place in Strassen the following week.United fans, we want your thoughts on the draw. Do you fancy your team's chances of progressing? Share your views here.
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