AEK prepares for Conference League match against Celje

AEK is set to face Celje in Slovenia this Thursday, March 12, 2025, for the first leg of the Conference League round of 16. The match kicks off at 22:00. This encounter follows an earlier meeting between the two clubs on October 2, 2024, where AEK suffered a 1-3 defeat in the League Phase, a result head coach Marko Nikolic took full responsibility for at the time. Anticipation among AEK fans is high, with reports suggesting approximately 2,000 supporters will attend, leading the Celje administration to allocate the entire south stand for visiting fans. Sources vary on ticket sales, with some reports citing 2,000 and others mentioning 5,000 tickets sold in total for the stadium. The AEK delegation will stay in Ljubljana instead of Celje for logistical reasons. Coach Nikolic is considering tactical adjustments, as he has done previously in European matches this season despite recent reliance on a set formation. Following the game, the team returns to Athens on Friday to prepare for a crucial Greek Super League match against Atromitos on Sunday.