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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Ewan Paton

Aberdeen discover Europa Conference League group stage opponents

Aberdeen have discovered their Europa Conference League group stage opponents.

The draw took place in Monaco this afternoon.

The Pittodrie side had hoped to qualify for the Europa League, joining Rangers as Scotland's representation in UEFA's secondary competition. 

However, a masterclass by Ibrahim Sadiq saw BK Hacken progress to that tournament, with the Dons dropping into the Europa Conference League last night

Aberdeen found themselves in Pot 4 of the draw. They have been drawn in Group G, and it's a tough one.

They will face 2022's Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt, PAOK - who thumped Hearts to qualify, and HJK Helsinki.

The fixture list will be confirmed by UEFA either today or Saturday morning at the latest.

Group G in full: 

Frankfurt

PAOK

HJK Helsinki

Aberdeen

Barry Robson's side face a home match against Hibernian this weekend, as they looking to start climbing up the Premiership table prior to the international break.

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