{"id":43126,"date":"2025-06-25T18:22:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcilevadia.ee\/?p=43126"},"modified":"2025-06-25T18:24:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:24:53","slug":"fci-levadia-kicks-off-uefa-champions-league-campaign-on-july-8-with-home-match-against-fc-rfs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fcilevadia.ee\/en\/fci-levadia-kicks-off-uefa-champions-league-campaign-on-july-8-with-home-match-against-fc-rfs\/","title":{"rendered":"FCI Levadia kicks off UEFA Champions League campaign on July 8 with home match against FC RFS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>FCI Levadia begins its UEFA Champions League journey in the first qualifying round against FC RFS. The opening match will take place on\u00a0July 8 at 19:30\u00a0at A. Le Coq Arena, and\u00a0tickets are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.piletitasku.ee\/en\/event\/8268\">now on sale!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Action-packed matchday for the whole family<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matchday at A. Le Coq Arena offers something for everyone. In cooperation with Halos Children&#8217;s Center, a special activity zone will be set up for young fans. Upon entering the stadium, visitors will be greeted by the Vivatbet game area, where they can participate in prize games and test their luck. The club&#8217;s mascot, lion Leff, will also be present to bring smiles to younger supporters. For snacks and refreshments, the Avatud Amps caf\u00e9 will be open with a selection of tasty food and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans will also have the chance to gear up with official Levadia merchandise available for purchase. The\u00a0kick-off is at 19:30, and a\u00a0halftime entertainment program\u00a0will begin at\u00a020:15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>A historic rematch<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Levadia and FC RFS have met once before \u2013 on February 29, 2020, they played a friendly match that ended in a 1\u20131 draw. Interestingly, four current Levadia players \u2013\u00a0Rasmus Peetson,\u00a0Brent Lepistu,\u00a0Mark Oliver Roosnupp, and\u00a0Robert Kirss\u00a0\u2013 also played in that match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Current form of both teams<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both FCI Levadia and FC RFS are reigning champions in their domestic leagues. FC RFS currently sits second in the Latvian top division, having won 14 out of 19 matches, with 4 losses and 1 draw. They have\u00a043 points\u00a0and a\u00a0goal difference of +25, just five points behind the leaders. Levadia, meanwhile, is leading the Estonian Premium Liiga with\u00a041 points\u00a0from 18 matches \u2013 13 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses \u2013 with a\u00a0goal difference of +28, reflecting strong performances at both ends of the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Two-leg showdown<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first leg will take place on\u00a0<strong>July 8 in Tallinn at A. Le Coq Arena<\/strong>, with the return leg scheduled for\u00a0<strong>July 15 in Latvia<\/strong>. Come and support Levadia at home and help the team secure an important win in the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round.\u00a0<strong>Get your tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.piletitasku.ee\/en\/event\/8268\">now<\/a> \u2013 don\u2019t miss this special football night!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Photo: FCI Levadia<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FCI Levadia begins its UEFA Champions League journey in the first qualifying round against FC RFS. 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