Mlada Boleslav is a city located in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, while Lugano is a city in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
Mlada Boleslav's football team, FK Mladá Boleslav, plays in the Czech First League, while Lugano's football team, FC Lugano, plays in the Swiss Super League.
FK Mladá Boleslav was founded in 1902, making it one of the oldest football clubs in the Czech Republic, while FC Lugano was founded in 1908.
Both teams qualified for the 2021-2022 UEFA Europa Conference League by finishing in the top positions of their respective domestic leagues.
Mlada Boleslav and Lugano have never faced each other in a competitive match before, so their upcoming Europa Conference League fixture will be the first meeting between the two clubs.
The winner of the Mlada Boleslav vs. Lugano Europa Conference League match will advance to the knockout stages of the competition, giving them a chance to progress further in the tournament.