Champions League
Almeida: “It is unthinkable that someone dies for football, the problem of violence lies much deeper”
Matias Almeida referred to the conditions under which AEK will play against Croatia at the press conference on Saturday’s game against Dinamo Zagreb, repeating that he himself cannot imagine that anyone could die for football.
AEK hosts on Saturday (19.8 21:45, COSMOTE SPORT 1HD, LIVE Sportish) Dinamo Zagreb and o Matias Almeida, in the press conference, referred to the conditions in which Union will play against the Croatians and reiterated that he himself couldn’t imagine anyone dying for football.
Will there be any pitfalls in the game after the win in Zagreb?:
“I think the last game is over now. It’s going to be a different game. Because we are dealing with an opponent who plays good football. We’ll try to play our game to get the win.”
On the message he wants to send to the world that craves qualification but is emotionally charged:
“We are all very happy about the support of the people. People are very important to the team. Surely our soccer players will feel this love that is always shown to them on our pitch. And we will give everything for this field to be able to qualify”.
Whether the team is ready for so many consecutive and even decisive games right after preparation:
“We have a very good squad and we are ready. There is very good competition between players. My own decisions are getting harder and harder. At the same time it gives me more confidence because I know I can count on everyone.” Player. And for sure there will be a rotation in all these games.”
What to expect from AEK tomorrow in view of the first game in Zagreb:
“In the first game we played much better in the second half. We corrected some things we talked about before the game. The opponent isn’t allowed to do that. And the best example is the way we finished the game and did what we had to do from the start.”
About how difficult it is for AEK to play in these difficult situations and what needs to be done to isolate violence from football:
“I think this problem runs much deeper. There is violence in the world, not in football. And I believe that there are people who specialize in controlling violence. We’re part of a spectacle trying to bring joy to the world.” only “What we can do is be better professionals. Show the commitment we have at club.” But when we talk about violence in football, we have to focus on violence in the world in general.
There are still wars. I’m for peace and it still doesn’t fit my vision that someone loses their life for football or in many countries someone loses their life for a pair of shoes. And so the problem of violence is much deeper than football.”
Source: Sport 24
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Former coach of Dynamo Kiev Alexander Showkovsky He should have been sacked in August after a poor performance in the Champions League qualifiers.
The blue-whites, who lost twice to Cypriot Paphos in the 3rd round of the European Cup (0:1 and 0:2), were relegated to the Europa League and then promoted to the Conference League.
“I know that Dinamo management believes that a change of coach could and should be made in the summer, after they lost to Paphos in the Champions League qualifiers.
Then an opportunity arose. But the necessary candidate was not available,” the source said.
Due to the lack of alternatives, the president of the Kiev club decided to leave Shovkovsky as head coach, but in November the Ukrainian specialist was nevertheless fired and left Dynamo.
Source: Sport UA
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We continue to examine the future of Donetsk shakhtar To buy tickets directly to the main stage Champions League 2026/27.
This will be possible if the place reserved for the team that wins the Champions League trophy is redistributed.
All important moments of the match are available in LIVE mode Telegram Sport.ua
Donetsk Miner They are in fourth place with a coefficient of 50.250 among the clubs competing for a possible position at the heart of the Champions League.
In the last European week, the Donetsk club added +2.625 points. This increase was achieved with a 0-0 draw with Croatian Rijeka in the 6th round of the Conference League and a sixth place in the main round final table.
Main rival Greek Olympiacos – 56,500 points remaining. The Miners can regain the 6,250-point lead if they perform well in the spring part of the European Cups.
It is interesting that Shakhtar lost the first place in the UPL (Cherkasy has the same number of points as LNZ – 35 points each), and Olympiacos lost the lead in Greece to the AEK team (36 points against 37). Ukrainian striker Roman Yaremchuk plays for the team of the city of Piraeus.
Positions rangers (59,250), 4th in Scotland and Copenhagen (53.375), placed 5th in Denmark, looks less competitive in the rankings due to its position in the national championships. Leader only in championships Dinamo Zagreb And RB Salzburg (44,000 each) but there is no certainty that the turn will come.
Let us remind you that if the cup holder buys a ticket to the Champions League through the national championship, there will be a vacancy in the main squad in the 2026/27 Champions League. In this case, a balance will arise again and if Shakhtar wins the UPL and is ahead of Olympiacos in the UEFA club rankings (or the Greek club does not become the champion of Greece), it can get a direct ticket to the base of the Champions League.
If the Piraeus team is higher in the rankings and takes advantage of the available space, the Donetsk club will start from the 4th quarter of the Champions League, not the 2nd quarter, in case they win in the UPL.
Candidates for direct tickets to the Champions League 2026/27 main stage
(In case the quota reserved for the Champions League champion becomes vacant)
UEFA Club Rankings 2026
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Champions League
Pedri commented on the new format of the Champions League: An unexpected look from a football player
Barcelona midfielder pedri He answered the question about his attitude towards the new format of the Champions League with the general group stage.
“Do I like the new format of the Champions League? I can’t say with 100% certainty which format I like more: this one or the previous one?”
If I have to choose, I will do something new: There were more matches between strong teams in the first stage,” said Pedri, as quoted by Esquire.
Before the 2024/2025 season, the group stage of the Champions League consisted of eight groups of four clubs each. All participants played six matches in their respective foursomes, home and away, against each of the three opponents.
From the 2024/2025 season, a new Champions League format comes into force with a common group stage of 36 clubs; each participant plays eight matches, four away and four at home; The opponents are determined by lot.”
Source: Sport UA
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