The Irish League’s Champions League representatives Linfield will be hoping for a cup shock in Warsaw this evening. Their qualifying round tie being played over only one leg rather than two, potentially increases their chances, although manager David Healy wouldn’t be drawn.
“Well it doesn’t make it any more difficult. The most disappointing thing for us is when you come to a big club and stadium of this stature you hope there is a passionate home support. It can make the game more enjoyable.”
As always the Blues can be relied upon to make a decent fist of a significant Euro challenge this evening, but carrying off a place in the next round of Europe’s premier club competition is still likely to be a bridge too far.