Maccabi Tel Aviv will begin to make their way back to Israel after falling to Astana on Matchday 3 of the Europa League.

Prior to their flight home, the players held a training session at the hotel’s fitness center under the guidance of Juan Torrijo. Maccabi is scheduled to land later today and tomorrow will begin preparations for Matchday 8 action at Hapoel Beer Sheva this coming Monday night. The contest at Turner will mark the start of a busy week that will feature 3 games, including a Toto Cup match on Thursday and a home encounter against Hapoel Acre.