AEK Athens prepares for Super League playoffs against Olympiacos

AEK Athens is preparing for the Stoiximan Super League playoffs with an upcoming away match at the Georgios Karaiskakis stadium. Head coach Marko Nikolic now has his full squad available as all international players have returned, including Orbelin Pineda from the United States. Barnabas Varga has recovered from his ankle injury and is being considered for the starting lineup alongside Luka Jovic, although the tactical setup remains undecided. The defensive backline is expected to feature Penarice, Relvas, Moukoudi, and Rota, while Marin and Pineda are favored for the midfield. Sources provide conflicting details regarding the specific starting lineup, specifically concerning the attacking formation and whether Gacinovic or Koita will start on the wings. Pineda is likely to start despite recent travel fatigue, as the team also prepares for an upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano. Final decisions on the eleven will be made during the last two training sessions before the kickoff.