Maccabi Tel Aviv will begin their Israel State Cup journey against FC Bnei MMBE HaGolan VeHaGalil after being drawn against the northern club at the Israel National Team headquarters on Sunday. The Yellow & Blue will play in the Round of 32 against the Liga B side and the match will take place at the Netanya Stadium between January 4-8, 2018.

Other Israel Premier League Ligat Ha’Al clubs also entered the draw in this round. Last season Maccabi made it all the way to the State Cup Final, where they fell to Bnei Yehuda on penalties.

FC Bnei MMBE HaGolan VeHaGalil advanced to the Round of 32 after defeating Beitar Nordia Jerusalem 3:2 last round as the side sits in 9th place with 17 points after Matchday 13 of the Liga B North A League.