Panathinaikos and AEK prepare for upcoming Athens derby

Panathinaikos will host AEK Athens at the OAKA stadium on Sunday, November 1, at 19:30 for the 9th round of the Stoiximan Super League. The match marks the first Athens derby of the current season. Panathinaikos manager Jacob Neestrup has announced his squad for the fixture, noting that only Azzedine Ounahi, Kristiansen, Pantelidis, and Ingason remain sidelined due to injuries. The team's final preparations focused on tactical drills, ball possession, and set-piece training.

AEK Athens, led by coach Marko Nikolic, heads into the match following a recent Greek Cup defeat against PAOK. Nikolic is expected to make adjustments to his starting eleven, with players including Moukoudi, Vitalis, Koita, Brignoli, and Varga likely to return to the rotation after being rested or sidelined during the cup match. Despite the loss to PAOK, Nikolic intends to maintain his tactical philosophy and the team's familiar 4-4-2 formation. Following this high-stakes domestic clash, AEK faces a demanding schedule, including a Champions League League Phase match against Real Madrid on November 4 in Nea Filadelfeia.