An opponent who has found his way again and does not bring him good memories will face in the round of 16 of the Europa Conference League the Olympic!
The draw brought Maccabi Tel Aviv to Piraeus’ path, with whom they had faced again in the Europa League qualifiers in the 2010/11 season. With the Israelis in those double games, not being able to overcome the obstacle of their opponents. Because they had one loss (1-0 away) and one win (2-1 home), but were disqualified due to the away goals rule.
“Last year’s sour grapes”, however, since the current data are completely different. THE Maccabi Tel Aviv it can be a team with quality, but also great European experience. Despite this, Olympiacos will have the “lead” in the field of home, since Robbie Keane’s side compete at Backa Topola’s ‘TSC Arena’ in Serbia because of the war situation in Israel. Of course, the definition of the venue is also expected, since it is not excluded that the rematch will be held in Hungary or Poland!
The opponent of the “red and whites” is at the top of the league standings, ahead of Maccabi Haifa at +1. They have a record of 15-5-2 in the Ligat ha’Al with a 46-19 goals record and have dropped from the top for just one game this season. Their two defeats have come against Maccabi Haifa, while the other five defeats were against Bnei Reineh (1-1 and 2-2), Hapoel Hadera (1-1), Petah Tikva (0-0) and Bnei Saknin ( 1-1).
To reach the “16” of the Conference League, the Maccabi Tel Aviv eliminated Petrocub, AEK Larnaca and Celje in the qualifiers, while finishing first in its group, leaving behind Ghent, Zoria and Breidablik with 5 wins and just 1 loss.
The 4-3-3 is the setup used by the once great forward and current coach, Robbie Keane, while there are some high-level players who need special attention on the roster. First of all, the captain of the team and legend of the Israeli national team, Eran Zazavi, while Derrick Lucassen, Eden Karzev, Dor Peretz, Gabi Kanichovski and Milson also stand out. Eyal Golasa is an old acquaintance from his time at PAOK, with limited participation time overall in the rotation of the Irish coach.
Source: Sport Fm
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