The light will aim to shine in Romania tonight in the first match of the third qualifying round of the Europa League.
The Gjilan team ended its experience in the Champions League, where it reached the second qualifying round, and will now test itself in the second most prestigious competition in European football.
The Kosovo champion will visit the FCSB team tonight in Bucharest, in the match that will start at 20:30.
The Blue and Whites will try to follow the path of Shkëndija e Tetovo, which eliminated the Romanian team from the Champions League, to also expel them from the Europa League.
Although the locals are seen as the favorites by a small margin, Zekirija Ramadani’s team has headed to Romania to get a positive result before the return match, which they will play in a week in Pristina.
Both teams have shortcomings, but that won’t stop them from showing their game.
Drita was eliminated from the Champions League by the Copenhagen team.
FCSB will face some key absences, including defender Ngezana and midfielder Tanase who are suspended, while Radunovic is injured. Olaru and striker Alibec are also doubtful for this match.
Drita will not be complete either, as striker Liridon Balaj is absent due to suspension following his red card against Copenhagen, while defender Juan Mesa is absent due to a serious knee ligament injury.
A high-intensity match is expected, where FCSB will seek to take the lead before the return match, while Drita will try to maintain compactness and use counterattacks to surprise.
