Pyunik is the first Armenian club that Maccabi faced in European play. Up until this season, Israeli clubs played Armenian sides five times and in each tie, the Blue & White club advanced to the next round.
Over the years, four Armenian players have appeared in the Ligat Ha’Al, the Israel Premier League including Ilya Yavorian who plied this trade for Maccabi.
Up until last match, Maccabi had only played one goalless draw in the first leg of a two-legged qualifying tie when they faced HJK Helsinki. The Yellow & Blue won the home leg 1:0 and advanced to the next round.
18 players have appeared for Maccabi in 5 European matches so far this season. Four have played 450 minutes to date: Eitan Tibi, Eli Dasa, Jair Amador and Predrag Rajkovic.
Maccabi has scored 6 goals in European action this season: Atar (3), Kjartansson (2) and an own goal.
In 5 European contests so far this season Maccabi has taken 71 attempts on goal while their opponents have taken 27. The Yellow & Blue have also won 24 corners to 18 by their rivals.
Eliran Atar has scored 78 goals across all competitions, 5 of which were from 20 meters or more. Two have been scored this season in continental play.
