Hapoel Tel Aviv and Atalanta draw 0-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff. Both teams fail to score, leaving the tie evenly balanced ahead of the next match.
The outcome means progression is decided in the second leg, scheduled next Thursday in Hungary. The winner of that match advances to the league stage. Coverage from both outlets focuses on the scoreless result and the high stakes of the upcoming return fixture, with Hapoel Tel Aviv described as effectively keeping their hopes alive by preventing Atalanta from taking an advantage in the opener.