Renova had an easy outing against San Marino's Libertas in the first round of this year's Europa League.

Renova defeated Libertas 4-0 in a match played in Kumanovo. The Macedonina side controlled the match from the beginning and via two quick penalties took a 2-0 lead. The third and fourth goal came in the second half courtesy of Skenderi and Bajrami who scored hat trick on this match.

Metalurg on the other hand is coming home with a 2-2 draw against Birkirkara (Malta).

Metalurg took the lead in the second minute via Nestorovski, after which Birkirkara took the initiative, but failed to materialize anything meaningful. In the second half the Maltese scored 52nd minute much to the delight of the home crowd, however Metalurg took back the lead two minutes later courtesy of Curlinov.

Metalurg's coach Gjorgji Hristov with 15 minutes to go decided to play more defensively which in the end was costly for the Skopje side. Hristov took out Curlinov and replaced him with a defender. Birkirkara's sub Triganza scored in the 87th minute, levelling the score at two apiece. It's somewhat disconcerting that Hristov would opt for a defensive tactic against a team from Malta.

Metalurg in its return leg in Skopje needs to show they are better than what they showcased in Malta.