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Antwerp won 1:0 the reverse fixture and I expect to win in Athens. AEK missed a huge opportunity in the first match as Antwerp played almost the whole second half with 10 players after Bataille was sent off. Now the situation is different, both teams will start with 11 players.

I think AEK can't progress. They were outplayed by Dinamo in the second leg, but somehow managed to score two goals in the injury time. But don't forget the whole Europa was against the Croatian champions after their fans created the chaos in which one AEK fan was killed and many more injured. Now the situation isn't like that.

To be worse, AEK will be without key striker Levi Garcia who is sidelined due to a thigh injury. His absence is a big handicap for coach Almeyda. Furthermore, Paolo Fernandez is also out injured. They are handicapped and I think Antwerp will take advantage. The Belgian side also have issues (Bataille is suspended), but I think they are closer to the group stage of the Champions League for the first time in their history.

30/08/2023 18:05, read 515 times