Hamrun Spartans took a commanding first-leg lead in their UEFA Champions League 1st Qualifying Round tie on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, defeating FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2–0 at home. The match kicked off at 17:00 UTC under the supervision of Italian referee Matteo Marcenaro, and the hosts held a 2–0 advantage at the break. The result gave the Maltese champions a firm grip on the tie heading into the return leg in Lithuania.

For Hamrun Spartans, this victory was a statement of intent in their bid to prog...