AEK Athens to face Celje in Conference League match

AEK Athens is preparing for the first leg of their Conference League round of 16 match against Celje, scheduled for Thursday at 22:00 in Slovenia. The team will depart from Athens on a charter flight on Wednesday after a morning training session in Spata. Unlike previous trips, the delegation will be based in Ljubljana. Expectations for fan attendance are high, with reports suggesting up to 2,000 AEK supporters may attend, as the host club has allocated the south stand for the visitors. Coach Marko Nikolic has adjusted the team's training schedule to manage the transition from a once-a-week match routine. There is speculation regarding potential tactical changes by Nikolic, given his history of experimenting with formations in European away matches. Following the match, the team will stay overnight in Ljubljana before returning to Athens on Friday morning to prepare for a Sunday domestic league game against Atromitos in Peristeri.