Despite extremely harsh weather conditions and the massive snowfall ahead of the Europa League match against Ferencvaros, the club has done an excellent job clearing the pitch and stands, which are in perfect condition 10 hours before the clash with the Hungarian champions. All areas of the facility meet the requirements for hosting a match of the highest European level and are fully ready to welcome the team and its supporters. We urge fans to come to the stadium and support the team in another important European match. The atmosphere and support from the stands, as always, will be a key factor in the battle against the Hungarian champions.

The excellent conditions at Huvepharma Arena are the result of the enormous efforts of the talents and their coaches from the Ludogorets Academy, the women’s team of the Eagles, club staff, employees of Biovet, Razgrad Municipality, and hundreds of volunteers who helped clear tons of snow and prepare the stadium to meet European football standards.

The head coach of Ludogorets Razgrad, Per-Mathias Hogmo, spoke to the media ahead of the playoff clash against Ferencvarosi TC in the UEFA Europa League. The match is scheduled for tomorrow at 22:00 at Huvepharma Arena.

As previously reported, the two teams have already met three times this season — drawing 0–0 and losing 0–3 in the Champions League qualifiers, as well as suffering a 1–3 defeat in the Europa League group stage.

“Every match is different. Over the past few weeks, we have worked on all aspects of our game. We have a strong squad. Everyone is fit,” Hogmo began.

“We are truly looking forward to the match. I can see that we are improving in making runs behind the defense. We have a lot of movement both with and without the ball, which is important against a team like Ferencváros that plays a lot of one-on-one defense. So we are definitely looking forward to the game,” the Norwegian added.

“There is definitely a chance. We need to be at our best in all aspects of the game. As I said, we feel confident. We score a lot of goals against European teams. We need to use our strengths, but of course we are playing against a good team. They have good results, good players, and a good coach. They have been strong in recent matches, but this one is different. We are happy to play at home again. I hope many people will come to support us. We have great fans. Even though it is a bit snowy today, tomorrow will be better. I hope many people come to watch us,” Hogmo said.

He also revealed that he had spoken in the morning with the head coach of FK Bodo/Glimt, who are facing Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League this evening. “I told him that today we have more snow in Razgrad than in Bodo, but at the club we are ready to prepare the pitch in excellent condition.”

PFC Ludogorets Razgrad informs all fans who will watch the playoff match in the Europa League knockout stage against Hungarian Ferencvaros on Thursday (February 19) at 22:00 that the Huvepharma Arena will open its doors at 20:00 on the same day.

The club reminds that tickets are sold at the club’s base in Razgrad. On Thursday, the ticket office on Vasil Levski Street will operate from 10:00 until the first referee’s whistle.

Ferencvaros fans will be seated in the “Guests” sector.

The stands of Huvepharma Arena have been cleared of snow, and good conditions have been created for spectators. The club urges supporters to arrive early at the stadium to avoid crowding at the entrances.

PFC Ludogorets reminds that fans in an intoxicated state, as well as those carrying weapons, dangerous items, pyrotechnics, lighters, bottles, and perfume or deodorant bottles, will not be allowed into Huvepharma Arena. Racist chants, as well as the use of lasers from the stands during the match, are strictly prohibited.

The club informs that all supporters are subject to thorough checks at the entrances, and prohibited items will be confiscated.

Attendees under 18 must present a completed declaration from a parent or guardian. These are provided when purchasing a ticket. If necessary, the declaration available on the online ticket portal https://tickets.ludogorets.com, as well as on the homepage of the club’s official website – www.ludogorets.com – can also be used.

The official press conference of Ludogorets Razgrad before the first Europa League playoff match against Ferencvarosi TC will take place on Wednesday (February 18) at 1:30 PM at Huvepharma Arena. Head coach Per-Mathias Hogmo and Deroy Duarte will participate.

The champions’ final training session before the clash with the Hungarian giants will be held on Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the club’s training base and will be open to the media for the first 15 minutes.

Ferencvaros will not train on Bulgarian soil. The team will begin its session on Wednesday at 11:00 AM Hungarian time at the club’s training base in Budapest. Robbie Keane’s official press conference the same day will start at 7:00 PM at Huvepharma Arena.

The match Ludogorets vs. Ferencvaros will be played on Thursday (February 19) at 10:00 PM, and the return leg at Groupama Arena in Budapest will take place on February 26 at 6:45 PM local time (7:45 PM Bulgarian time).