AEK Athens keen to prove a point against Everton

Posted on 2009-12-01

AEK Athens will look to avenge a Matchday 1 0-4 thrashing on Merseyside as Everton return to Athens in the UEFA Europa League.

A draw will guarantee AEK something to play for on Matchday 6 but a loss would mark the end of their campaign, while Everton will qualify if they win and FC BATE Borisov fail to prevail against section leaders SL Benfica.

Previous meetings

Everton beat AEK 4-0 in Liverpool when the sides met for the first time on Matchday 1.

AEK have won two and lost two of their home games against English teams, while Everton's only previous trip to Greece ended in a goalless draw at Panathinaikos.

Match background

AEK are unbeaten at home in Europe this season, and conceded their first European goals at the OACA Spiros Louis Stadium in over a year in Matchday 4's 2-2 draw with BATE.

Everton come into the game on the back of a grim pair of results against Benfica. A 5-0 loss to the Portuguese side on Matchday 3 was their heaviest away defeat in Europe, while a 2-0 loss on 5 November was their biggest UEFA club competition home reverse.

Next Games

AEK visit Benfica on Matchday 6, with Everton hosting BATE on the same night, 17th December.

 

Sourced From : UEFA.com