Hibernian Aim for Historic Breakthrough Against European Regulars Midtjylland
For Midtjylland, European competition has almost become routine. Founded just 25 years ago, they’ve already played over 56 matches on the European stage, finishing in the top two of the Danish Superliga in six of the last seven seasons. They've brushed shoulders with the Champions League, even eliminating Celtic in 2021, and came within a point of winning the Danish title last season. It’s clear—they belong on this stage and know how to navigate the spotlight.
But let’s talk about Hibernian, a club rich in history, now celebrating their 150th anniversary, yet still chasing that elusive breakthrough into the group stages of a UEFA competition. Despite six previous failures at this level, there’s a new energy under head coach David Gray. After taking over full-time in June 2024, Gray led a miraculous comeback last season—dragging Hibs from the foot of the Premiership in December to a stunning third-place finish by May, all while going 17 games unbeaten.
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Now, Hibs are back in Europe with a renewed sense of belief and purpose. Summer signings like Jamie McGrath and Josh Mulligan are already making an impression, and while record signing Thibault Klidje starts on the bench, his presence adds real depth. Martin Boyle, meanwhile, is a player to watch—after netting 14 goals in his last 20 appearances, he's the kind of player who can change the outcome in a moment.
Midtjylland come into this with firepower and experience, but also defensive vulnerabilities. They’ve conceded plenty in recent outings, and their recent 3-3 draw with OB in the Danish league suggests Hibs could exploit them on the break.
Gray knows what’s at stake. “It’s a tough tie,” he admitted pre-match. “But this is played over 180 minutes. Whether we go ahead or fall behind, it’s far from over.”
The goal tonight is clear: keep the tie alive and bring it back to a rocking Easter Road next week. Win or lose, Hibs fans should be proud of how far this side has come. But make no mistake—there’s a belief in the camp that something special could be on the horizon.
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