Europa League 2024-2025: AZ Alkmaar-Galatasaray, the likely lineups

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AZ Alkmaar-Galatasaray, the probable formations

Alkmaar's AFAS Stadion will be the venue for the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 playoff match between AZ Alkmaar and Galatasaray, set for 9 p.m. The Dutch finished the group stage in 19th place, despite a 4-3 loss to Ferencvaros on the last day. The Turks, on the other hand, qualified with 14thº place in the standings, despite their recent 2-1 loss at the field of Ajax.

Martens deploys a 4-2-3-1: Owusu-Oduro in goal, defense with Kasius, Goes, Penetra and Wolfe. In the midfield, Clasie and Koopmeiners provide balance, while Addai, Mijnans and Lahdo support Parrott's only striker.

Buruk takes the field with the 4-2-3-1: Muslera between the posts, defense with Ayhan, Cuesta, Bardakci and Kutlu. In the median, Sara and Demirbay, while Sallai, Mertens and Yilmaz will act behind Morata's only point.

Probable lineups

AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1): Owusu-Oduro; Kasius, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Clasie, Koopmeiners; Addai, Mijnans, Lahdo; Parrott. All: Martens.

Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Muslera; Ayhan, Cuesta, Bardakci, Kutlu; Sara, Demirbay; Sallai, Mertens, Yilmaz; Morata. All: Buruk.

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