Motherwell fans are dreaming of European nights in Freiburg after a 2-0 win over HJK Helsinki secured a 3-1 aggregate victory and a Conference League play-off spot. But manager Alfred Johansson remains resolutely grounded. The Swede, unbeaten in six matches since replacing Jens Berthel Askou, refused to discuss Freiburg, focusing solely on Sunday's League Cup tie against Stenhousemuir at Ochilview. "A final for us," he said.

Star performer Ibrahim Said dazzled with two solo goals, earning praise from Johansson as "outstanding," though the manager noted he "didn't manage to show his offensive skills" against Falkirk last weekend. Former player Andy Halliday lauded the club's continuity, saying "a lot of the fundamentals are very similar" under Johansson, and urged signings up front to match last season's heights.

8,100 fans packed Fir Park, creating an atmosphere Johansson called among "the best in modern times." The energy, he said, "makes us better, it makes us stronger." They'll return Thursday for the play-off first leg, but first: Stenny on Sunday.