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Mark McDougall

Hibs discover Europa Conference League fate as Jack Ross men handed potential Croatian test

Hibs will face either Gzira United or Rijeka in the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League - should they beat Santa Coloma.

They take on the Andorran side in the first leg this week before the return leg a week later, but they already know who will face in the next round should they get through.

Rijeka and Gzira will also go head-to-head and the Croatian side are favourites for the tie and they've faced Scottish opposition in the past.

Both times it has been against Aberdeen, with the Dons running out 5-2 winners on aggregate back in 2015/16.

It was Rijeka who had success last time though as they put four past Aberdeen across two legs in 2019/20.

They also qualified for the group stage of the Europa League last season but finished bottom of a tough group in solved Napoli, Real Sociedad and AZ.

Jack Ross' men will also be keeping a close eye on Gzira in case there's a shock produced by the Maltese outfit.

Gzira are in Europe for just the fourth time in their history, although it is their third since 2018/19.

They produced a huge shock last season when they defeat Hadjuk Split on away goals, before crashing out against Ventspils.

The first leg will be at Easter Road, should Hibs get through.

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