Mjällby secure spot in next round after Gibraltar clash
Mjällby have secured their place in the next round of the Champions League qualifiers following an impressive performance against Lincoln Red Imps. With a 3-0 win at home and a 0-0 draw in Gibraltar, the team is ready for the next challenge against Slovan Bratislava or Iberia 1999.
What happened in the match?
In Gibraltar, there were no goals, but Mjällby dominated the game with nine shots on goal compared to Lincoln Red Imps' three. Aki Samuelsen was close to scoring again, but goalkeeper Nauzet Santana made a fine save. Jacob Bergström and Jeppe Kjær also tested the goalkeeper, but the 0-0 result was enough for Mjällby to advance.
Why this matters for Mjällby
This is Mjällby's first European match and they have already shown they can compete at the highest level. With a 10th place in Allsvenskan (17 points, 4 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses) and a goal difference of +1, the team has the potential to perform well in Europe.
What's next?
Mjällby now await to find out who they will face in the next round. It will be either Slovan Bratislava or Iberia 1999. Their next league match is an away game against Västerås SK FK (5th in the table) on October 18, 2026.
