The three Macedonian representatives in this year’s Europa League each played three friendlies this month to prepare for their opponents.

Rabotnichki, the second placed side from last season, held their preparations in Slovenia. The club was perfect as they won all three of their friendlies. They beat Slovenian runner-ups Celje and two top division sides from Croatia. Rabotnichki is playing with tremendous amount of confidence heading into their Europa League match-up versus Flora (Estonia).

Results:

Rabotnichki – Celje 1:0

Rabotnichki – Inter Zaprešić 1:0

Rabotnichki – RNK Split 2:1

Shkendija, just like Rabotnichki, also traveled to Slovenia for their summer training camp. In their three friendlies, they compiled one win and two draws. Shkendija met top division teams from Georgia, Slovenia and Hungary. In the Europa League, the Tetovo based club received an attractive opponent in Aberdeen. The Scottish fans always travel well (that will also be the case for Aberdeen next week), while Shkendija’s supporters have been energized by the return of Ferhan Hasani. A large crowd is expected at next Thursday’s first leg in Skopje.

Results:

Shkendija – Dinamo Tbilisi 1:0

Shkendija – Zavrč 1:1

Shkendija – Puskás Academy 1:1

Renova held their preparations in Ohrid, but they did travel to Albania to play two friendlies against top division clubs from that country. Renova met Partizani twice, one game played on Ohrid and the other in Tirana. From their three matches, Renova amassed two draws and one loss. Renova will kick-off its Europa League campaign on June 30 vs. Dacia (Moldova).

Results:

Renova – Partizani 1:2

Renova – Laçi 1:1

Renova – Partizani 2:2