San Marino champions Virtus will try to claim a major scalp in the Champions League first qualifying round when they take on Zrinjski in the double-header. Virtus lack experienced in European competitions and it is no wonder the bookies see them as big underdogs in Tuesday’s clash. It has to be noted that the Sammarinese have not played a competitive game since May 24, 2025.
Mario Ivankovic’s troops, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 loss to Zeljeznicar in their last warm-up game, but they are surely capable of beating Virtus at San Marino Stadium. As David faces Goliath in Serravalle, anything but a routine away win would be a big surprise. This will be the first ever meeting between the two clubs in European competitions. New signing Ante Susak is widely expected to make his Zrinjski debut against Virtus.
