Champions League: Linfield lose opening qualifer

Christy Manzinga
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 7th Jul 2021

Linfield are off to a losing start in their Champions League opening qualifying round.

They went down 3-1 to Zalgiris Vilnius in Lithuania last night (Tuesday).

Christy Manzinga grabbed the Blues only goal on the night.

The second leg will now be played at Windsor Park next Tuesday, July 13.

Boss David Healy told the club's website that his side were unlucky and he is hopeful for the home fixture.

"We're still in the tie, I firmly believe," he said.