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Burnley draw Aberdeen in Europa League second qualifying round

First leg at Pittodrie on July 26; Second leg at Turf Moor on August 2

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Burnley chairman Mike Garlick says he is looking forward to the Europa League tie against Aberdeen despite them not being the top of their list of opponents.

Burnley will face Aberdeen in the Europa League second qualifying round.

Sean Dyche's side qualified for Europe for only the second time in their history after finishing seventh in the Premier League last season.

The first leg will be played at Aberdeen's home ground Pittodrie on July 26, with the second leg at Turf Moor on August 2.

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Aberdeen finished second in the Scottish Premiership, ahead of Rangers, after they beat champions Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park on the final day of the season.

Sean Dyche during the Premier League match between Burnley and AFC Bournemouth at Turf Moor on May 13, 2018 in Burnley, England
Image: Sean Dyche guided the Premier League side into Europe

The two clubs have never met before, while Burnley were the only English side in this stage of the draw.

"It's a fantastic draw," Derek McInnes told Aberdeen's club website. "We'll be playing against a team that has done exceptionally well in what is regarded as the best league in the world.

"It should be a fabulous contest, there are favourites in every tie and they're seeded for a good reason, We know we'll be big underdogs for this one but, rest assured, we'll be doing all we possibly can to cause an upset.

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 27: Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes is seen during the William Hill Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Aberdeen at Hampden Park on May 27, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
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"There will be a terrific atmosphere at Pittodrie and I wouldn't be surprised if it's a sellout."

Last season Aberdeen were knocked out by Apollon Limassol 3-2 on aggregate in the third qualifying round, having beaten NK Siroki Brijeg 3-1 on aggregate in the previous round.

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