HNK Hajduk Split faced Cypriot side Pafos in the second qualifying round for the Europa League at Poljud, with fans whistling at coach Gonzalo Garcia before the match. The protest stems from Garcia's treatment of Marko Livaj, the club's best player in recent history, who has seen limited playing time.

Why are fans whistling at Garcia?

Hajduk supporters are unhappy with how Garcia has handled Marko Livaj, the club's top player in recent years. Livaj has received very little playing time, and it's increasingly likely he could leave the club this summer. This situation has led to fan discontent, resulting in whistles directed at Garcia during the pre-match presentation.

What about the Europa League qualifiers?

Hajduk eliminated Žilina in the first qualifying round and now faces a tough test against Pafos. The return leg is next week in Cyprus, with the winner advancing to face RB Salzburg in the third qualifying round. The losing team will drop into the Conference League third qualifying round.

How is the current season going?

Hajduk currently sits second in the HNL with 68 points (20W-8D-8L from 36 matches). The team has scored 61 goals and conceded 36 (+25 goal difference). In their last five matches, Hajduk has recorded 1W-2D-2L (WDDLL, most recent first).