AEK Aims for Victory and Qualification Against Celje

AEK hosts Celje in Nea Filadelfeia (19:45) for the second leg of the Conference League Round of 16, aiming for a win and official qualification to the quarterfinals. After the 0-4 victory in Slovenia, Marko Nikolić's team wants to avoid surprises and seal the qualification with another win.

Nikolić is expected to make changes to the starting lineup, giving opportunities to players like Strakosha, Vida, Pilios/Penrais, Georgiev, Zini, and Koutesias. At the same time, he has to manage the issue of cards, as Pineda, Rota, Jović, Marin, Mantalos, and Vida are at risk of suspension.

Ljubicic, João Mário, Grujić, and Sahabo are out of the squad.