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On Wednesday, Schalke’s German side will look to end POAK when they meet for the UEFA Europa League finals in the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen.
Schalke
The leaders of Markus Weinzierl arrive with all the tranquility of the world for this game, having won in the first leg by 0-3, a result that practically puts them foot and a half in the round of 16.
The Royal Blues enter this game after getting a one-goal draw in their Bundesliga game against FC Koln, to increase their unbeaten streak to 5 games in all competitions and despite the 0-3 of the first leg, the Idea is to keep pace with the game, which allows you to increase confidence for what is coming.
Meanwhile, those headed by Croatian Vladimir Ivic, could clear the face this weekend, after beating 4-0 at home to Vairay so confidence resumed after that 0-3 midweek.
In order for PAOK to qualify for the last 16, they must win the Schalke by a margin of 3 goals or more, of course, if they win by 0-3 this will lead the game to extra time, any other result leaves them out of competition.
Last week’s match put Schalke as the best team between the two teams, the Germans are now unbeaten in their 3 games against POAK with 2 wins and a draw, where the Royal Blues scored 7 goals conceding 3.
PAOK
In addition, with that victory, Schalke now has 6 wins against the Greek teams in their 9 matches, where he has barely lost in one shot.
Thus, Schalke are favorites in this game and more after their impressive exhibition in the first leg, are in a good shape and have a huge dominion over the Greek teams, know that those forced to win this match are the Greeks and then Will have plenty of space to continue scoring.
Possible alignments:
Schalke 04: P.Glykos; Léo Matos, M.Leovac, Djalma, José Crespo; G.Cimirot, Garry Rodrigues, S.Athanasiadis; Fernando Varela, D.Pelkas, Cañas.
PAOK Salonica: R.Fährmann; Júnior Caiçara, M.Meyer, Y.Konoplyanka, A.Baba; D.Aogo, B.Stambouli, T.Kehrer, S.Riether; Naldo, B.Tekpetey.