Midtjylland vs HNK Rijeka

Midtjylland took a firm grip on their Conference League play-off tie, beating Rijeka 2-0 at home in the first leg. The standout moment came early, setting the tone for a controlled performance under real pressure for the Danish side. Cho Gue-Sung opened the scoring in the 20th minute, heading home a cross from Franculino Djú. Sofus Johannesen doubled the lead just after the break, finishing from inside the box in the 48th minute. Rijeka keeper Aleksa Todorovic kept the gap from growing wider with a string of saves, while bookings were shared but no red cards or penalties changed the picture. The win eases pressure on a Midtjylland side reportedly under scrutiny before the tie. Rijeka, who had knocked out Derry City and Ilves to reach this stage, now must overturn the deficit on home soil at Rujevica to keep their European run alive.