Roberto Lopes says Shamrock Rovers are ready for the challenge of coming up against Sparta Prague on Tuesday.
Paul Fennessy ROBERTO LOPES says Shamrock Rovers are under no illusions about the task’s difficulty as they prepare for Tuesday’s Champions League second qualifying round first-leg clash with Sparta Prague at Tallaght Stadium.
Víkingur were no pushovers but playing the Czech outfit ostensibly represents a stiffer task, with Rovers going into the game as clear underdogs. Sparta ended a nine-year wait to win the Czech First League in 2023 and retained the title last season. However, a win over Sparta would top that feat and provide another significant cash boost, with Tuesday’s win guaranteeing a minimum of €1.7 million from at least three more European ties.
Indeed, is the Hoops’ 10th season on the trot in Europe, though Sparta will be among the toughest opponents they have faced. “This is different. It’s a household name. They played against Liverpool. They’re there or thereabouts in European competitions. If we want to get to that level, these are the teams that we want to face up against and try to beat them.”
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