Llapi vs Malisheva - Superliga

A fascinating Superliga chapter awaits on May 24, 2026 when Llapi take on Malisheva at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. The sheer joy on the 18-year-old defender’s face resonated with Paul Schaffran back at the academy.

Both Llapi and Malisheva will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Superliga. The hosts have found wins hard to come by, LLL across their last five telling the story of a win rate of 14.29%. Malisheva are brimming with belief on the road, their W run reflecting a season win rate of 71.43%. Where Llapi have leaned on defensive discipline, Malisheva have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. But Fuseini's equaliser leaves Burnley winless and bottom of the Championship, having failed to gain three points from a match Hayen had described beforehand as "must-win".

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Llapi and Malisheva have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. His all-action approach did not just suit the demands of Luis Enrique, it appeared to have a transformative effect on those around him, setting new standards in the forward line.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Arsenal have signed midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle in a £75m transfer.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 3-3 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.