Maccabi Tel Aviv – FC Lugano

Maccabi Tel Aviv were held to a 1‑1 draw at home by FC Lugano, a result that left the Israeli side stranded on 117th place with a solitary point after two matches (no wins, one draw, one loss, 2‑3 on goal difference). The Swiss club, meanwhile, moved to seventh in the table, collecting 14 points from four victories and two draws, their tally improving to 13‑5 on the season. The encounter marked the third meeting between the two sides this campaign, with Lugano having the edge in the head‑to‑head record – one win and one draw against Tel Aviv’s none. The stalemate means Lugano continue their unbeaten run while Maccabi remain mired near the bottom, still searching for their first win.