Beşiktaş vs Hradec Kralove: Kick-Off Time, TV Channel and Qualification Scenarios
Beşiktaş host Hradec Kralove in the Europa League third qualifying round second leg, with a win or draw enough to reach the play-offs.
Beşiktaş Aim to Finish the Job Against Hradec Kralove
Beşiktaş will host Hradec Kralove in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie.
The match will be played at Tüpraş Stadium on Thursday, 13 August at 20:00 and will be broadcast live on S Sport.
Swiss referee Urs Schnyder will take charge of the match.
Beşiktaş travel into the second leg with an advantage after winning the first match 1-0 away from home.
What Does Beşiktaş Need to Qualify?
A win or a draw will be enough for Beşiktaş to reach the UEFA Europa League play-off round.
A one-goal victory for Hradec Kralove would send the tie to extra time, while a win by two or more goals would eliminate Beşiktaş from the Europa League.
Ouattara Suspended
Beşiktaş will be without Kassoum Ouattara for the second leg.
Ouattara was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the first match and will serve his suspension.
Beşiktaş Have Yet to Concede This Season
Beşiktaş have kept clean sheets in all three of their competitive matches this season.
Under Vincenzo Italiano, they beat Midtjylland 1-0 and 2-0, before defeating Hradec Kralove 1-0 in the first leg.
Tiago Djalo and Emirhan Topçu have been important in defence, while goalkeeper Alexander Nübel has also produced key saves.
Who Will Be Beşiktaş’ Next Opponent?
If Beşiktaş eliminate Hradec Kralove, they will face Kauno Zalgiris in the UEFA Europa League play-off round.
The Lithuanian side dropped into the competition after losing both Champions League qualifying matches against Dinamo Zagreb, 5-0 and 2-1.
If Beşiktaş are eliminated by Hradec Kralove, they will continue in the UEFA Conference League play-offs, where they would face Panathinaikos.
