Partizan host Getafe for the second leg of their Europa Conference League playoff, trailing 3-1 from the first meeting. With seven changes to their regular starters, Partizan’s rotated side will need to push forward aggressively to overturn the deficit, leaning on a strong home r…
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Sign inFK Partizan host Getafe on 27 August 2026 in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff round, with the Spanish visitors carrying a 3‑1 aggregate advantage from the first encounter a week ago. The Serbian side must produce a stirring comeback to keep their group-stage hopes alive.
No fresh injury concerns have surfaced from either camp. Getafe are expected to line up in a familiar 4‑4‑2 shape, with David Soria in goal and Djené partnering Abqar in central defence. Johan Mojica, who drove the late surge in the first leg, should again provide width from the left, while Kiko Femenía and Ramón Terrats offer industry in midfield.
Partizan’s starting eleven in the opening game featured Zubairu Ibrahim – who scored the goal – supported by Chaka Traorè and Jeh in attack. Milan Vukotić and Iddrisu Baba are likely to anchor the centre of the park once more, with no reported changes to the squad that travelled to Spain.
Getafe’s 3‑1 victory at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez was tighter than the scoreline suggests. Partizan equalised through Ibrahim’s finish, converting a Traorè assist, and remained in contention until the final quarter. Mojica’s influence grew as the match wore on, and two late goals – including one set up by the Colombian wing-back – put the home side in firm control of the tie.
The abolition of the away-goals rule means a 2‑0 Partizan win on the night would force extra time, while a 3‑1 scoreline would level the aggregate and send the tie straight to penalties. Any victory by three goals or more would see the Belgrade club advance outright. Getafe, managed by José Bordalás, will lean on their trademark defensive organisation to protect the lead, having conceded only once across six pre-season friendlies before the first leg.
The onus is on Partizan to break down a Getafe side that excels at frustrating opponents. Ibrahim’s movement and Traorè’s creativity will be central to any revival, but breaking through a backline marshalled by Djené and Abqar will require patience and sharp finishing. Set pieces could offer a route back – Partizan created several chances from corners in the first meeting – while Getafe will look to hit on the counter through the pace of Martín Satriano and the delivery of Mojica.
The winner over two legs will enter the Conference League group phase, with the draw scheduled for later in the week. Partizan need a perfect night to overturn the deficit and extend their European journey into the autumn.
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