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Ludogorets Razgrad aims to reverse a two-goal deficit as they host Hapoel Tel Aviv at Huvepharma Arena for the second leg of their Conference League qualification match on Thursday. The Eagles faced significant difficulties in the first leg last week, placing the Red Demons in a favorable position ahead of this crucial encounter in Bulgaria. Since their promotion to the top tier in 2011, Ludogorets Razgrad has dominated the Bulgarian Premier League with 14 consecutive titles until a surprising third-place finish in 2026, trailing champions Levski Sofia by 14 points. The Eagles' struggles have persisted into the 2026-27 season, having lost the initial leg to Hapoel Tel Aviv at Diosgyori Stadium in Hungary last week. In contrast to their European challenges, Ludogorets has had a perfect start to their domestic campaign this month, achieving two consecutive victories against Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Dunav Ruse, both with clean sheets. Winger Bernard Tekpetey, who contributed to both of the Eagles' goals in Monday's match at Gradski Stadion, will be eager to carry his domestic success into the European arena to help his team avoid elimination. German head coach Thomas Reis, who was appointed earlier this month, will be overseeing just his fourth competitive match at Huvepharma Arena. He previously managed Turkish side Samsunspor in the Conference League last season. Hapoel Tel Aviv, who were competing in Israel's second division as recently as 2025, have made significant progress, finishing fourth in the Israeli Premier League last season.