OR AEK faces Thursday night (31/7/2025) the Hapoel Ber Seva In Hungary, in the second game for the second qualifier of the Conference League.
AEK has the qualifying lead after 1-0 in the first match at Opap Arena and will play for the result in Hungary, as Marco Nikolic explained.
What the Union coach said
For the rematch: “It will be a difficult match. The opponent is not easy, especially at this level. We must show the maximum concentration level from the first to the last minute.
We should not make gifts and we have to play for the result. The weather is good, we will have no problem adapting and we look forward to our fans’s ardent support and we hope to make a fuss and a good atmosphere on a big stadium. “
For what to expect tomorrow from AEK in relation to the first match: “Beauty lies as everyone sees.
And to play for the result. There is always room for improvement, always every race must be better than the previous one. But we definitely have to score. “
Whether he is concerned about ineffectiveness in the first match or if he thinks goals will come from the moment he produces phases: “First you have to make opportunities and goals will come. There is always extra pressure in the first match. We need to show signs of improvement, our quality and our determination to score goals with our quality.
The players are physically and mentally trained and we will choose the best. “
For what approach he will have in the game and whether he will fight to beat or defend the first match score: “The goal is to qualify. I felt we could have finished qualifying. 1-0 does not mean too much especially with the change in the regulation.
It is definitely a warning to be alert. We will not enter to defend 1-0, but to score goals. Of course we will not run like crazy to score, but we will show stability in both defense and attack. “
Whether he stands out for a player from Hapoel Ber Seva and especially Ventura who was punished in the first game: “We have been prepared to face all players.
We have analyzed them and are ready spiritually and regularly showing respect for a good and militant team. Tomorrow there will be two good teams that will be excluded. We hope that we will be the ones who qualify. “