Pitbull concert forces Lithuanian club to play Champions League qualifier away

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FK Kauno Zalgiris renting out stadium for gig

Win against KI would earn group-stage place

Lithuania’s best team will probably be forced to play a historic Champions League qualifier later this month away from home after renting their stadium out for a show by US rapper Pitbull.

On Tuesday night, the Toplyga champions, FK Kauno Zalgiris, beat Kosovo champions Drita 3-2, and 4-3 on aggregate, to book their place in the Champions League second qualifying round, in the process securing around €1.7m in prize money. They are scheduled to travel to Faroe Islands champions, KI , on Tuesday before hosting the second leg in Lithuania on 28 or 29 July.

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