Alkaloid debuts in Regional League: Lazarov welcomes Raul and Partizan

Alkaloid will make its Regional League debut on August 26, 2026, when the team coached by Kiril Lazarov hosts Raul Gonzalez and Partizan in the Autokomanda hall; the match is scheduled to start at 19:00. The fixture is notable as a meeting between North Macedonia's current national team selector and a former coach of the country's top national side.

Three Macedonian representatives play on August 26, 2026

Alongside Alkaloid's first appearance, Pelister—fresh from a win over Partizan—takes the court at home against Lovćen at 18:00, while GRK Ohrid travels to face Budvanska R with a 19:00 start.

Alkaloid arrives with changes to its roster for the new season and has added experience in the backcourt through Vuko Borozan, Nejc Cehte and Matic Suholeznik. The club has set high ambitions and will be aiming to open its home campaign with a victory against Partizan, a side that will compete in the Champions League this season.

The match at Autokomanda will be followed closely by local fans and marks an important moment for the young Alkaloid project under Lazarov's leadership. The coach's duel with Raul Gonzalez adds extra intrigue to the evening.

Expectations are high around the domestic representatives in the regional competition as the season begins, with supporters and analysts watching how the new signings and tactical approaches will affect results in the opening rounds.

Photo: press material from the event