FC Lugano faced a challenging defeat in their first Conference League match of the season, losing 1-4 to Serbia’s Backa Topola. The match saw an explosive start, with three goals scored in just 188 seconds. Despite a brief resurgence with a goal from Mohamed Belhadj, Lugano struggled defensively, allowing Backa Topola to extend their lead. The defeat marks a rough outing for Lugano, who will next compete against Gent on November 28, following domestic matches in the Swiss Super League.