Cork City learn Champions League opponents
Cork City have learned who they'll face in the first round of Champions League qualifying.
The SSE Airtricity League Champions will face Legia Warsaw of Poland.
The first leg is set to take place at Turners Cross on July 10th or 11th.
The return leg will take place the following week.
In a boost for City, should they lose against Legia they will go straight into the third qualifying round of the Europa League instead of the second.
We spoke to Cork City boss John Caulfield about the draw - press PLAY
Cork City FC will face @LegiaWarszawa in the @ChampionsLeague First Qualifying Round. #CityInEurope pic.twitter.com/w2la3nZHSx
— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) June 19, 2018
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