On Wednesday evening, Viking FK will host Dinamo Zagreb in Stavanger as they conclude their Champions League playoff. The first leg ended in a draw, and Viking is seeking to make history by reaching the group stage for the first time, while Dinamo aims to qualify for the second time in three years. This marks Viking's first Champions League appearance since 1992, when they were eliminated by Barcelona in the first round. Their campaign got off to a rocky start last week, as they fell behind by two goals within the first ten minutes. Historically, Viking has struggled in two-legged UEFA ties, having lost all seven of their previous attempts, including a defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir in last year's Conference League qualifiers. They faced the prospect of another early exit until they mounted a comeback, with Peter Christiansen scoring a stunning goal and captain Zlatko Tripic equalizing just before halftime. With this resurgence, Viking remains in the hunt for one of the seven available spots in this season's league phase. Even if they lose, they could still secure a place in the Europa League. Under the guidance of sporting director Erik Nevland and co-head coaches Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen, Viking earned their place in the Champions League by breaking Bodo/Glimt's domestic dominance last season. They ended a 34-year wait for a title by finishing first in the Eliteserien and currently sit just one point behind Bodo, boasting a record of 13 wins, one draw, and three losses. While Viking's league match was postponed to support their Champions League ambitions, Dinamo Zagreb returned to domestic play over the weekend, securing a 3-1 victory against NK Varazdin.