HNK Hajduk Split will travel to Žilina on Wednesday evening for the Europa League return leg against Slovan Bratislava without a charter flight. The reason is simple: Žilina’s airport cannot accommodate specially chartered flights due to regulations, so the Split-based club will use a regular flight to Vienna, followed by a 300-kilometre bus ride.

How will Hajduk reach Slovakia?

Gonzalo García’s side will depart Split on Wednesday evening on a regular flight to Vienna. After landing, the remaining journey to Žilina — roughly 300 kilometres — will be covered by bus. It has been customary for Hajduk to travel on chartered flights for such away trips, but airport limits in Žilina make that impossible now. League standing: 2nd in HNL, 0 pts. Hajduk beat Slovan Bratislava 2:0 at Poljud on first leg goals from Rok Brajković and Dalisson, and now have a chance to secure a place in the Europa League second qualifying round.

What happened in the first leg?

In the first leg of the Europa League first qualifying round, HNK Hajduk Split defeated Slovan Bratislava 2:0 at Poljud. Goals came from Rok Brajković and Dalisson, with the team showing solid performances in the opening half. Now, in Žilina, the aim is to secure progression despite a tough away tie.

What awaits Hajduk in Europe?

If HNK Hajduk Split overcome Slovan Bratislava, they will face Cypriot Pafos in the Europa League second qualifying round. In case of elimination, they would drop into the Conference League second qualifying round against Polish Katowice. Currently Goals this season: 0 scored, 0 conceded (0 goal difference), with the next domestic fixture not expected until late December.