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Europa League Match Preview: Olympiacos vs. Qarabag - Lineups
In an exciting matchup in the Europa League, Olympiacos is set to welcome Qarabag to their iconic Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium for the eighth round of the tournament. This clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for crucial points, albeit with differing motivations.
Olympiacos, known as the Thrylos, recently showcased their resilience and determination with a hard-fought victory against the formidable FC Porto, clinching a narrow 1-0 win. This victory not only boosted their confidence but also solidified their aspirations to secure a place in the tournament's top eight. The team has demonstrated a strong home advantage, making them a formidable opponent on their own turf. However, they will be without the services of midfielder Yusuf Yazici, who is sidelined due to injury. On a more positive note, forward Kristoffer Velde has successfully recovered from a minor injury setback. Despite his return to fitness, it appears that he may not be included in the starting lineup for this crucial match against Qarabag.
On the other side of the pitch, Gurban Gurbanov’s Qarabag squad finds themselves in a challenging position. They have struggled to secure their place in the knockout stages of the competition, which has left them with little to play for in this upcoming fixture. This lack of motivation could potentially impact their performance, making them a less daunting opponent for Olympiacos. Nevertheless, the visitors will be looking to salvage pride and end their campaign on a high note.
In terms of team news, Qarabag will be without their goalkeeper Amin Ramazanov, who continues to recover from an injury. His absence could be a significant blow to the team, as a reliable goalkeeper is crucial in high-stakes matches. However, there is some positive news for the visitors, as defender Abbas Huseynov is expected to return to the starting eleven, which could bolster their defensive line.
Given the current circumstances, betting on Olympiacos appears to be a wise choice. Their home ground advantage, coupled with their recent form and the motivation to secure a top-eight finish, positions them as the favorites in this encounter. As the match approaches, fans and analysts alike will be keenly watching how both teams adapt to the pressures of the game and whether Olympiacos can continue their impressive run in the Europa League. The atmosphere at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium is sure to be electric, as supporters rally behind their team in hopes of another memorable victory.
Olympiacos possible starting lineup:
Tzolakis; Rodinei, Retsos, Carmo, Ortega; Garcia, Mouzakitis; Masouras, Kostoulas, Chiquinho; El Kaabi
Qarabag FK possible starting lineup:
Buntic; Silva, Mustafazada, Medina, Cafarquliyev; Romao, Jankovic; Kashchuk, Andrade, Zoubir; Qurbanli
Olympiacos
First XI
Qarabag FK
First XI
Player Name | Position | Shirt No |
---|---|---|
Jose Luis Mendilibar | Coach | |
Alexandros Paschalakis | Substitute player | 1 |
Alexandros Anagnostopoulos | Substitute player | 99 |
Francisco Ortega | Substitute player | 3 |
Marko Stamenic | Substitute player | 8 |
Roman Yaremchuk | Substitute player | 17 |
Giorgos Masouras | Substitute player | 19 |
Chiquinho | Substitute player | 22 |
Rodinei | Substitute player | 23 |
Sergio Oliveira | Substitute player | 27 |
Panagiotis Retsos | Substitute player | 45 |
Apostolos Apostolopoulos | Substitute player | 65 |
Christos Mouzakitis | Substitute player | 96 |
Player Name | Position | Shirt No |
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Qurban Qurbanov | Coach | |
Fabijan Buntic | Substitute player | 97 |
Emmanuel Addai | Substitute player | 11 |
Richard Almeida | Substitute player | 20 |
Oleksii Kashchuk | Substitute player | 21 |
Musa Gurbanly | Substitute player | 22 |
Aleksei Isayev | Substitute player | 24 |
Tural Bayramov | Substitute player | 27 |
Marko Vesovic | Substitute player | 29 |
Abbas Huseynov | Substitute player | 30 |
Badavi Huseynov | Substitute player | 55 |
Patrick Andrade | Substitute player | 66 |