Whatever opponent emerged in his second qualifier Conference League could not create serious reflection on AEK.
However, the result of the draw, which probably brought her face to face with Velezinevitably causes bad memories.
At the same time, it gives the opportunity to the “Union” to combine the first of a total of three qualifiers needed for the League Stage with… revenge for one of the most painful exclusions in its history.
The case of the Bosnians three years ago was the omen of a total nightmarish season (which found AEK outside of Europe). Even if she had to cancel one normal goal of Ansarifard in the 2-1 defeat of the first match (s.s. did not exist yet VAR in Conference) and to happen the unbelievable in the rematch.
To lose lost opportunities, to redeem himself temporarily with a goal by Mandalus in 98′ (which sent the match to overtime since it was the first season after abolition of the away goal) and in the end to be eliminated 3-2 on penalties: Where Stankovic caught two but Lopes, Ansarifard, Araujo proved fatal.
In any case (and assuming that the even weaker Inter Club d’Escaldas from Andorra cannot exclude her) Velez is something more from a passable opponent for a serious AEK.
And the real goal against her can only be qualification with two winsso as to improve at the same time European rate of the club.
Velez Mostar
What did he do last season?
He did not compete in Europe, as last season he finished 6th and did not secure a ticket. In the championship, it was unable to enter the title fight and ended up in third place with 59 points, well behind Banja Luka and compatriot Zrinski Mostar (who finished with 78 and 76 points respectively).
The coach
The bench position is currently vacant, as Dean Klafurich left on Thursday, June 17th. The Croatian had taken over in the summer of 2023 (having at least one derby win to show after three years), but his exit by mutual consent was announced as a surprise.
The star
Nermin Haskic was the most important player at least for the last season. The 34-year-old centre-forward has been the most prolific player for the Mostar side, registering a total of 13 goals and 4 assists in a total of 34 games.
The tradition with Greek teams
The matches three years ago with AEK were not the only ones he has given in the past with clubs from our country. In the context of the Balkan Cup in 1981, Velez faced “Union” again in the group stage, losing 3-1 in New Philadelphia and winning 2-0 in Mostar.
Inter Club d’Escaldas
What did he do last season?
In the championship, they finished second with 63 points, three less than Santa Coloma who won the title. In Europe, they got past the Icelandic Vikingur in the first round of the Conference League (2-1 win in the first leg and 1-1 draw in the second leg) and were eliminated after Hibernian, winning 2-1 at home, but losing with heavy 6-1 in Scotland.
The coach
On her bench is the Spaniard, Otjer Canals. He was an assistant until the summer of 2022 and took over as head coach in the summer, guiding her to 61 games since then.
The star
Its best player is the Spanish-Moroccan Domi Berlanga. The 29-year-old right winger had an excellent season last year, recording a total of 19 goals and 9 assists in a total of 31 games.
The tradition with Greek teams
He has not competed in the past with clubs from our country.
Source: Sport Fm
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