#Matjaž Kek

Rijeka coach Matjaž Kek and defender Ante Oreč have announced the first UEFA Conference League play-off match against Danish side Midtjylland, scheduled for Thursday at 7 PM.

Rijeka's footballers visit Midtjylland on Thursday at 7 PM in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League playoff, with coach Matjaž Kek stating it's time for the team to show their European quality on the pitch.

After the loss to Varaždin, some Rijeka fans criticize the defensive play and the start of the season, but the coach's historical credit still holds water.

Rijeka suffered their first defeat in Matjaž Kek's second stint in Varaždin, and fans on the club's official Facebook page did not hold back in criticizing players and the sporting director.

Rijeka defends 1:0 lead against Ilves at Tammela Stadium from 6 PM, fighting for a spot in the Conference League play-off.

The Whites will play an official match in Finland for the first time in history. On Thursday, they face Ilves in the return leg, with coach Matjaž Kek stressing that the team must focus on scoring.

Rijeka defends their 1:0 lead against Ilves in the 3rd qualifying round of the Conference League on Thursday at Tammelan Stadium. Coach Matjaž Kek says his team must not think about the advantage, but focus on the quality of play and scoring goals.

Matej Marković, the 30-year-old goalkeeper of Finland's most decorated club, reveals how Finns play, what weather awaits Rijeka in Tampere, and why Ilves should not be underestimated.

Rijeka's footballers will visit Finland for the first time in club history on Thursday. The return leg of the third qualifying round of the Conference League against Ilves offers them a chance for a jubilee victory and a step closer to the play-offs.

Niko Janković secured the win against Ilves, but injuries to Toni Fruk and Tiago Dantas cast a shadow over the celebrations at Rujevica. The return leg is on Thursday at 6 PM.

After a narrow 1:0 at Rujevica, Rijeka travels to face Ilves on Thursday, defending their lead to advance to the next stage of the UEFA Conference League.

While the Blues seek a solution for their midfield, 19-year-old Branko Pavić has become a key player for Matjaž Kek. Publicly known figures are inaccurate, and sources reveal contract details that leave the door open for Dinamo.

The scorer of Rijeka's only goal against Ilves revealed how extra work on the training ground led to his strike, and he especially thanked the coach for his return to the club.

Rijeka celebrated a 1-0 win against Ilves, but lost two key players at halftime and in the 71st minute, casting a shadow over the European success.

Rijeka beat Ilves 1:0, but coach Matjaž Kek did not hide his dissatisfaction with the finishing. The return of Niko Janković and the arrival of Branko Pavić stand out as major gains, but the question remains whether Jakov Puljić can be the one to solve the problems in attack.

Rijeka edged Ilves by a minimal score in the first leg of the Conference League third qualifying round, but coach Matjaž Kek warns of finishing issues and injuries to key players ahead of the return leg in Finland.