Hibernian FC, commonly known as Hibs, is gearing up for the Europa League second qualifying round after finishing third in the Scottish Premiership last season. This unexpected opportunity arose when they were denied direct entry into the Europa League play-off round due to Aberdeen's victory over Celtic in the Scottish Cup final. As a result, Hibs will begin their 2025-26 campaign in this qualifying stage, with matches scheduled for July 24 and July 31.

The draw for this round is set to take place on June 18, 2025, at noon UK time in Nyon, Switzerland. Fans can watch it live on UEFA.com. Hibs will be unseeded in the draw and could face notable teams such as FC Midtjylland from Denmark, Anderlecht from Belgium, FC Lugano from Switzerland, or Braga from Portugal. If drawn against a team coming through the first qualifying round, potential opponents include Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine), Legia Warsaw (Poland), Sheriff Tiraspol (Moldova), or Partizan Belgrade (Serbia).

Regardless of their performance in this upcoming tie, Hibs will remain active in European competitions. A win would advance them to the third qualifying round—where they will also be unseeded—while a loss would see them drop into the Conference League third qualifying round. The draws for both scenarios are scheduled for July 21.

Should Hibs progress to either competition's play-off rounds following success in their respective third rounds, they would have another chance at European football with draws occurring on August 4 and matches slated for August 21 and August 28.

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The text presents a neutral tone on the surface, but upon closer examination, several biases and manipulations become apparent. One of the most notable biases is the cultural and ideological bias rooted in nationalism. The text assumes that Hibernian FC's participation in the Europa League is a positive opportunity, framing it as an "unexpected opportunity" that arose due to Aberdeen's victory over Celtic in the Scottish Cup final. This narrative reinforces a nationalist sentiment, implying that Scotland's football teams should be competing at the highest level of European competition. This bias is further reinforced by the mention of specific teams from Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, and Portugal as potential opponents, which creates a sense of national pride and rivalry.

Furthermore, the text exhibits linguistic and semantic bias through its use of emotionally charged language. The phrase "gearing up for" creates a sense of excitement and anticipation, while phrases like "unseeded" and "potential opponents" create a sense of uncertainty and risk. This language manipulation aims to engage readers emotionally and create a sense of investment in Hibs' success. Additionally, the use of passive constructions like "Hibs will begin their 2025-26 campaign" obscures agency and responsibility, making it seem like Hibs' fate is predetermined rather than something they can control.

The text also reveals economic and class-based bias through its framing of Hibs' participation in European competitions as an opportunity for growth and success. The mention of specific teams from wealthier countries like Denmark and Portugal creates an implicit hierarchy between nations based on their economic power. This bias favors wealthier nations with more resources to invest in football development over smaller countries with less financial means.

Regarding selection and omission bias, the text excludes any discussion or mention of potential drawbacks or challenges associated with participating in European competitions. For example, it does not mention potential financial burdens or logistical difficulties that Hibs might face when traveling to play against teams from other countries. By omitting these details, the text presents an overly optimistic view of European competition participation.

Structural bias is also present in the form of gatekeeping by UEFA (Union des Associations Européennes de Football). The draw for this round is set to take place at noon UK time in Nyon, Switzerland – effectively excluding fans who may not have access to live streaming or may be located outside Europe due to time zone differences – reinforcing UEFA's authority over scheduling decisions.

Confirmation bias is evident when discussing potential opponents; Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine), Legia Warsaw (Poland), Sheriff Tiraspol (Moldova), or Partizan Belgrade (Serbia) are mentioned without questioning their legitimacy or fairness as opponents for Hibs – reinforcing existing power dynamics within UEFA competitions without critically examining them.

Framing narrative bias can be observed through story structure; starting with an unexpected twist regarding Aberdeen's victory over Celtic sets up expectations for what follows: excitement around upcoming matches against notable teams from across Europe – nudging readers toward interpreting this situation positively rather than neutrally.

Finally regarding sources cited within this article none are mentioned but considering UEFA.com being cited within would reinforce structural institutional biases inherent within such institutions