The coach of Ludogorets – Pavel Vrba – spoke at a press conference prior to the Ludogorets vs Midtjylland match. The team’s midfielder Stefan Badji was present as well. “We can’t choose our competitors but they are all tough teams”, Vrba said.

“All teams are in great physical condition. They are professionals. I’ve seen Midtjylland play and they are a high-class team for sure. I think every game is important but this is the Champions League after all. We have been here before and we will be happy to be part of the tournament once again”, the Czech professional added.

“We learned our lessons and we are getting better. I am not happy about not having an audience, as it will not be the same. However, we still get to play at home without inconveniences like time zones and traveling. Even if their star player Evander missed the game, there are replacements. He is a great player but he missed the last two matches. We will have a hard time either way. Midtjylland is a tough competitor and we think about that a lot. Scandinavian teams are always hard to defeat and they are always part of UEFA’s tournaments for a reason”, Vrba added.

“We have new players and they are doing great. We achieved great results and we are happy about it”, he concluded.

“We are like a big family with players from all over the world. We help our new players get used to their new environment”, Badji said. “Santana is a great player and his style is different compared to Anicet, Dyakov, and me. He learns from the more experienced players and he will help the team”, Badji added.

The official online press conference of Ludogorets will begin at 1:00 PM on Tuesday (August 25^th). The coach Pavel Vrba and Stefan Badji will participate.

Midtjylland’s press conference will take place in Denmark prior to the team’s journey to Bulgaria. The important moments will be announced by PFC Ludogorets.

Ludogorets’ official practice sessions will start at 7:30 PM at the club base. Midtjylland will train at 7:00 PM at Huvepharma Arena stadium. Both events will be closed for the audience due to COVID-19, as well as the match that will start at 8:30 PM.

Important note! Ludogorets’ press conference is accessible via the Google Meet platform. You need to join Ludogorets’ room 15 minutes prior to the start using this link: https://meet.google.com/tus-nksc-msd.

Please turn off your mics until your turn to ask a question comes.

Everyone can also use the chat function to ask questions before their turn comes.

Google Meet is accessible via a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet. Mobile devices require the installation of the Google Meet app, available at Google Play (for Android) or App Store (for iPhone/iPad).

The press conference can be followed live at every PFC Ludogorets social media channel. It will be uploaded on YouTube later as well.

If you have additional technical questions about the press conferences, you can contact the club’s IT department via [email protected]. 

The Ludogorets vs Midtjylland match has been scheduled for Wednesday (August 26^th) at 8:30 PM at Huvepharma Arena stadium.

UEFA decided not to allow spectators to see the game live due to COVID-19 concerns. The next qualification rounds will also be closed for fans, including the playoffs.