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Celta Vigo Eye Europa League Glory at Home
26 Feb
Summary
- Celta Vigo won the first leg 2-1 away against PAOK.
- Celta Vigo has won four of their five home games this year.
- PAOK has a lengthy list of injured players for the second leg.
Celta Vigo hosts PAOK at the Balaídos Stadium for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff tie on Thursday. The Spanish side secured a vital 2-1 away victory in the first leg, with goals from Iago Aspas and Williot Swedberg.
Os Celestes are in good spirits, having recently triumphed 2-0 against Mallorca in La Liga, extending their unbeaten run to three games across all competitions. Their home form is particularly strong, with four wins out of five matches this year, scoring 12 goals in the process.
PAOK, however, is struggling for form, with a three-game winless streak following a 1-1 draw in their domestic league. They have also faced difficulties scoring in recent away games and have a poor record against Spanish teams on the road.
The visitors are further hampered by a significant number of injuries and suspensions, including Andrija Živković. This, combined with Celta Vigo's solid home performance and head-to-head advantage, positions the hosts favorably for this second-leg encounter.
