Conference League. Racing wants to force its way into Europe this Thursday against Brondby

The paint is still wet everywhere, and the construction workers, helmets screwed onto their heads, are whirling through the five floors of the south stand in a ceaseless ballet reminiscent of the activity of a beehive.

On the eve of the first leg of the Conference League (C4) play-off, the Meinau looked more like a construction site than a football stadium . But everything will be ready on time, according to president Marc Keller.

"There's a lot of excitement as we kick off this European campaign in our new stadium," said Liam Rosenior. "We know a lot of people have...

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