Kauno Zalgiris delivered a dominant 3-0 home win against Welsh side Pen-y-Bont FC in the UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round on July 11, 2025. The Lithuanian club put one foot in the next round with a comprehensive performance at the Darius and Girėnas Stadium. Zalgiris took control early, scoring their first goal within the opening twenty minutes and adding a second before halftime to settle any nerves. They continued to press in the second half and sealed the victory with a third goal, showcasing their superior quality and physicality. Pen-y-Bont struggled to create clear chances and now face a monumental challenge in the second leg at home, needing to overturn a three-goal deficit without conceding an away goal that would further complicate their task.