Brøndby and FC Midtjylland experienced setbacks in their European campaigns on Thursday, both securing only draws in their respective qualifying matches. Brøndby played to a 1-1 draw against BK Torshavn in the Conference League qualifiers, while FC Midtjylland drew 1-1 with Hibernian in the Europa League qualifiers.

FC Midtjylland’s Aral Simsir expressed dissatisfaction despite his equalizer, stating that the team felt tense in the dressing room and believed they should have achieved a better result, the return match is scheduled to take place in Scotland next Thursday.

Brøndby coach Frederik Birk voiced his disappointment with his team’s performance against Torshavn, particularly after taking an early lead through Filip Bundgaard. Birk noted that the team lost their grip on the game, allowing Torshavn to capitalize and ultimately equalize shortly before the final whistle; despite the draw, Birk commended Torshavn for their physicality, power, and commitment, the second leg is slated for next Thursday, with Brøndby playing at home.

FC Midtjylland also found themselves in a precarious position after drawing at home against Hibernian, the Scottish side took an early lead after seven minutes, putting the Danish team on the back foot, Aral Simsir’s free kick in the 70th minute salvaged a draw for Midtjylland, preventing a defeat.