Throughout a first leg that took place in Poland due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Salzburg's young side again showed their potential, with a 2-0 win securing a strong lead ahead of this week's return.

The Austrian club put themselves in pole position to qualify, as Dorgeles Nene and in-form midfielder Maurits Kjaergaard scored in either half, with the latter's ice-cool penalty kick tightening their grip on the tie.

Having let their domestic crown slip last term, Die Roten Bullen have something to prove in 2024-25, as after a decade of dominance they lost out to title rivals Sturm Graz on the final matchday.

Former Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders was then hired, and after securing progress in the Austrian Cup and winning two Bundesliga matches, the Dutchman then led his new side through their opening Champions League qualifier against Twente.

Nene and Kjaergaard were also on target in that third-round contest, before Malian forward Moussa Yeo scored the winner in Salzburg's most recent league game, away to LASK.

Having benefited from a weekend off to prepare, they now reconvene with a Dynamo side that will be desperate to improve on their first-leg showing.

With captain Andriy Yarmolenko enduring an off-day in front of goal, and Oleksandr Karavaev pulling Yeo down to concede a penalty, it was a frustrating night for Dynamo at their adopted 'home' stadium in Lublin.

The Ukrainian giants had already seen off Partizan Belgrade and Rangers to reach the final hurdle of Champions League qualifying, having missed out on an automatic place after failing to take top spot in their domestic league last season.

Oleksandr Shovkovskyi's side finished two points adrift of champions Shakhtar Donetsk, but they have already started their quest to regain the title with back-to-back league wins.

Like Tuesday's hosts, Dynamo had their top-flight fixture postponed at the weekend, so they will arrive in Austria fresh for the challenge of overturning a two-goal deficit.

Amid all the off-field instability that has surrounded the club since war broke out, they still reached the Champions League playoffs two years ago, before losing to Benfica - but it will take an almighty comeback to go one step further this season.