UEFA Champions League action continues on Tuesday night as The New Saints welcomes Swedish side BK Hacken to Park Hall in the second leg of the first-round qualifying series.

TNS are on the edge following the 3-1 defeat to BK Hacken on the road in the first leg. Ibrahim Sadiq’s seventh-minute strike followed by Mikkel Rygaard Jensen’s goal six minutes later was enough to give the Swedes an early advantage.

Although Declan McManus reduced the deficit, Even Hovland restored the lead for Hacken as they took advantage and held the tie in their favour.

Date and kickoff time

Date: Tuesday 18th July 2023

Kickoff time: 7:00 PM BST.

Where to watch The New Saints vs BK Hacken on TV and live stream 

The match will be available on S4C Clic, S4C Red Button, and S4C in the UK and Sport Bladet Play in Sweden.

Players to watch

Declan McManus (TNS)

Declan McManus has been in fine form for TNS. The 28-year-old forward was the club’s best player last season with over 30 goals in competitions for the club.

He scored the only goal in the 3-1 defeat in the first leg.

Ibrahim Sadiq (BK Hacken)

Ghanaian star Ibrahim Sadiq continues his impressive performance in the Swedish top flight. He was on target as Hacken earned a comfortable win over Brommapojkarna.

He has scored three goals in the club’s last three outings including the first leg at home.