Dinamo Tbilisi Holds Advantage Ahead of Conference League Second Leg

Dinamo Tbilisi is set to host US Mondorf-les-Bains on July 16, 2026, in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League 2026/27 first qualifying round tie. The Georgian club holds a crucial 2-1 aggregate lead, positioning them favorably to advance to the next stage of the competition.

The first leg, played on July 9, saw Dinamo Tbilisi establish an early advantage. Forward Algassime BahPlayer·Algassime Bah opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, quickly followed by Mate VatsadzePlayer·Mate Vatsadze, who doubled their lead in the 19th minute. US Mondorf-les-Bains, however, demonstrated resilience, with Hatim FarPlayer·Hatim Far finding the net in the 71st minute to halve the deficit and keep the tie finely poised heading into the return fixture.

The winner of this two-legged encounter will progress to the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League, a significant step for both clubs in their European aspirations. Dinamo Tbilisi will look to leverage their home advantage and aggregate lead to seal their passage.

Domestically, Dinamo Tbilisi concluded the 2025 Georgian Erovnuli Liga season in 4th place, securing their spot in the Conference LeagueCompetition·Conference League qualifiers. Their form in the ongoing 2026 Erovnuli Liga has been strong, with the team currently sitting 3rd in the table with 31 points from 19 matches. Recent league results include a 2-1 victory against Dinamo Batumi and a commanding 5-3 win over FC Samgurali Tskhaltubo in June, showcasing their attacking prowess.

US Mondorf-les-Bains finished the 2025/26 season in 3rd position in Luxembourg's BGL LigueCompetition·BGL Ligue. Their recent preparations for the European campaign have included friendly matches, such as a 5-2 loss to MetzTeam·Metz and a 2-1 win against Résidence Walferdange. Their last BGL LigueCompetition·BGL Ligue fixture in May saw them draw 0-0 with UNA Strassen, indicating a solid defensive foundation that they will need to rely on in Tbilisi.