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Hibs learn Europa Conference League play-off opponents should they beat Rijeka in third round qualifier

Bohemians or PAOK stand between Hibs or Rijeka and the group stages of the Europa Conference League.

Jack Ross' men face the Croatians in their third qualifying round tie first leg this week after taking care of Andorran minnows FC Santa Coloma home and away.

It was a winning start in the Scottish Premiership too after yesterday's 3-2 victory at Motherwell.

That meant attention could be turned to today's play-off round draw.

Hibs are 360 minutes away from the inaugural group stage of UEFA's newest competition, but still have plenty of work to do in order to guarantee European football at Easter Road until Christmas.

And it will be Irish or Greek opposition should they reach the play-off round.

Rijeka will prove to be tough opponents, but the Hibees can take heart from Aberdeen's exploits against them in the Europa League back in 2015.

The Dons won 3-0 in Croatia before a 2-2 draw at Pittodrie saw them through 5-2 on aggregate.

Perhaps more relevant though is when those two met again in 2019.

Rijeka exacted their revenge by wining 2-0 home and away to cruise through.

They face an in-form Hibs side though who seem to be getting a taste for European football.

Should they prevail this week then they'll play their play-off tie on the 19 and 26 of August.

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