AEK did not have a good performance so far in the CHL, like all the Greek teams. The most important motive for them tonight is the 320.000 Euros that UEFA gives for the Win and they sure need that. Coach Bajevic asked his players to offer him the win as a gift for his 55th birthday tonight. Will they make him happy? I am sure that they will try, however I find it very difficult. Apart from Ivic (striker) and Kassapis (defender), who are long-term injuries, Bajevic does not have any significant problems and he will field the same squad that defeated Xanthi a few days ago.
Monaco has come to Athens with some important problems. Roma, Giuly, Rothen, Nonda, Zikos and Oshadogan are all sidelined due to suspensions or injuries. However Didier Deschamps has the luxury of coping with these absences.
Probable Line-Ups:
AEK: Michailidis – Kreek, Moras, Kapsis, Borbokis – Zagorakis, Katsouranis, Lakis, Tsiartas – Lyberopoulos, Okkas.
Monaco: Sylva – Squillaci, Rodriguez, Givet, Ibarra – Bernandi, Plasil, Evra, Cisse – Prso, Morientes.
AEK will be seeking their first win ever in the Champions League and Monaco their first win in Greece (4 Draws, 3 of them against AEK)! Therefore I believe that a draw will suit them both: AEK will leave the tournament with a satisfying result and Monaco will secure qualification and preserve their undefeated record in Greece. Another significant statistic is that AEK has never won a French team!
Monaco has come to Athens with some important problems. Roma, Giuly, Rothen, Nonda, Zikos and Oshadogan are all sidelined due to suspensions or injuries. However Didier Deschamps has the luxury of coping with these absences.
Probable Line-Ups:
AEK: Michailidis – Kreek, Moras, Kapsis, Borbokis – Zagorakis, Katsouranis, Lakis, Tsiartas – Lyberopoulos, Okkas.
Monaco: Sylva – Squillaci, Rodriguez, Givet, Ibarra – Bernandi, Plasil, Evra, Cisse – Prso, Morientes.
AEK will be seeking their first win ever in the Champions League and Monaco their first win in Greece (4 Draws, 3 of them against AEK)! Therefore I believe that a draw will suit them both: AEK will leave the tournament with a satisfying result and Monaco will secure qualification and preserve their undefeated record in Greece. Another significant statistic is that AEK has never won a French team!
