Mjällby AIF prepares for first European Cup campaign in Europa League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Mjällby AIF is set to face RB Leipzig in their first-ever European Cup match on August 20 at Strandvallen in Hällevik. The club, fresh from winning the Swedish championship in 2025, earned a spot in the UEFA Europa League play-offs. Despite their historic success, Mjällby currently sits in 11th place in the Allsvenskan, just above the relegation zone. Head Coach Karl Marius Aksum leads the team as they strive to make an impact in Europe. The second leg of the tie will occur on August 27 at Red Bull Arena.
- •Mjällby AIF faces RB Leipzig in the Europa League play-offs.
- •The first leg is scheduled for August 20 at Strandvallen.
- •Mjällby won the Swedish championship in 2025.
- •The team is currently in 11th place in the Allsvenskan.
- •Karl Marius Aksum is the new head coach for the 2026 season.
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