Maccabi Tel Aviv took off for their Europa League Group Stage match against Dundalk and will land in Dublin, Ireland later tonight. The Yellow & Blue will then make their way to their hotel and on Wednesday the team will have their final training session and press conference prior to the game on Thursday.

Live updates from takeoff to landing are waiting for you right here on the Official Website, App and the Maccabi Tel Aviv Social Networks.

Shota Arveladze’s side all received a surprise package from Nivea, a sponsor of the club which included personal care products in honor of the Jewish New Year.

Maccabi’s newest father, Eitan Tibi took time out talk about the Derby, the upcoming contest and becoming a daddy:

“I’m really excited. The last 24 hours have been the most satisfying in my life including the Big Derby victory and then the birth of my daughter.”

Reason to celebrate on Thursday night?

“I hope so. It won’t be an easy match. But I hope we will win.”

Chance to atone for the Zenit game:

“What was will stay in the past and what will be will in the future will be totally different. Every match is prepared for differently and I hope that we will win the match.”