FC Midtjylland begin their UEFA Europa Conference League group stage campaign with an away trip to face Egnatia Rrogozhinë on Thursday. The match kicks off at 18:45 local time at the Arena Kombetare in Tirana.
The team travels with confidence after a strong run of form. They are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. The most recent result was a significant 2-1 victory over FC Copenhagen in the Superliga, a result that kept Midtjylland in second place with 22 points.
Team News
In the win over Copenhagen, Midtjylland lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Bakker started in goal, shielded by a back three of Diao, Maxsø, and Bech. The midfield was anchored by Philip Billing and Bravo, with Denil Castillo operating behind strikers Friday Etim and S. Iheanacho. This core is expected to form the basis of the side against Egnatia.
Striker Friday Etim has been a key figure with five goals in ten appearances this season. He found the net against both Copenhagen and in the 1-1 draw with Odense. The full squad is available, with no new injury concerns reported ahead of the trip.
Match Context
This fixture marks the first in the Conference League's new league stage format. For Midtjylland, it's about getting off to a positive start in the group and building on their current momentum. Following European action, a key league match away to third-placed Viborg awaits on Sunday. All focus is now on Thursday's task of securing the first points on the road.
