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Panathinaikos lineup surprise for Slovan Bratislava clash
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Panathinaikos lineup surprise for Slovan Bratislava clash

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Panathinaikos is preparing to face Slovan Bratislava in a Europa League playoff match.
  • The team's starting lineup includes an unexpected inclusion in midfielder Vicente Taborda.
  • Other football news includes OFI vs. CSKA Sofia and PAOK vs. Brann matches, and Carlos Alcaraz's return to the US Open.

Greek football club Panathinaikos is set to play against Slovan Bratislava in a Europa League playoff match. The team's coach, Jacob Neestrup, has revealed a starting lineup that features a surprise in midfielder Vicente Taborda, who will make his first start of the season.

Taborda will join the midfield trio alongside Mladenoviฤ‡, ฤŒavoliฤ‡, and Kourbelis. Goalkeeper Peรฑa will be in goal, protected by a defense consisting of Kourbelis, Koulierakis, and Mladenoviฤ‡. The attacking line will be led by Ioannidis, ล porar, and Mancini.

In other football news, OFI is currently leading CSKA Sofia 1-0 in their Europa League playoff, with the match being broadcast on COSMOTE SPORT 1. Meanwhile, PAOK is facing Brann in a Conference League playoff, with the score tied at 0-0. Valencia has also announced the loan signing of Pablo Maffeo from Olympiacos.

In tennis, Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed his participation in the US Open, marking his return after a wrist injury sustained in April. The 23-year-old Spaniard is ready to compete in the final Grand Slam of the year in New York.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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