FC Twente is eagerly looking forward to the draw for the second qualifying round of the Europa League. The Enschede club, which does not have a seeded status, could face a tough opponent. The draw takes place on Wednesday, while the FC Twente squad will return to the training field on Monday after a few weeks off. The club has a month to prepare for their first European match, scheduled for July 23, just four days after the World Cup final.

One potential opponent is SL Benfica, the record champion of Portugal. Benfica finished third in the league last season and boasts an impressive trophy cabinet. FC Twente previously faced Benfica in the Champions League qualifiers of the 2011/2012 season, where they lost over two legs.

Another possible opponent is Viktoria Plzen, a six-time Czech champion. Plzen has regularly participated in European tournaments in recent years and finished fourteenth in the Europa League last season. FC Twente could also encounter FC Midtjylland, a Danish club that has previously played against Dutch teams but has never won.

Additionally, PAOK Thessaloniki is an option. This club finished seventeenth in the Europa League and has a low win percentage against Dutch clubs. Currently, Alexander Jeremejeff, a player with a history at FC Twente, plays for PAOK. The Tukkers need to prepare well to reach the competitive phase of the Europa League, which will be a challenge.

With the draw approaching, it is crucial for FC Twente to get ready for the tough opponents that lie ahead. The club and its supporters are hoping for a successful campaign in Europe.