Europa League 2024-2025: Paok-FCSB, the likely lineups

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Paok-FCSB, the probable lineups

At the Toumba stadium in Thessaloniki, at 9 p.m., the first leg of the Europa League playoffs between PAOK and Steaua Bucharest will be played. The Greeks clinched qualification despite a 2-0 defeat at the Real Sociedad field on the last day of the group stage, finishing 22nd in the standings. The Romanians, on the other hand, finished 11th, reaching this position despite losing to Manchester United in the last round.

Defending the Greeks’ goal will be Kotarski. Lucescu entrusts the defensive department to the Michailidis-Kedziora pair. Leading the midfield will be captain Schwab, flanked by Ozdoev. The finisher will beà Chalov, supported by Konstantelias.

Charalambous chooses Tarnovanu between the posts, with Dawa and Popescu in the center of defense, Crețu and Radunović full-backs. In midfield, the Sut-Chiriches pair is confirmed. The Romanian lineup's only forward will be Birligea.

Probable lineups

Paok (4-2-3-1): Kotarski; Baba, Michailidis, Kedziora, Castro; Schwab, Ozdoev; Taison, Konstantelias, Despodov; Chalov. All. Lucescu.

FCSB (4-2-3-1): Tarnovanu; Cretu, Dawa, Popescu, Radunovic; Sut, Chiriches; Miculescu, Tanase, Gheorghita; Birligea. All. Charalambous.

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