Olympiacos host NEC Nijmegen in the third qualifying round of the Champions League, aiming to take the first step toward the play-offs.
It is the Greek club's first official match of the new season, as they seek a second consecutive year in the League Phase of Europe's top competition. Coach Jose Luis Mendilibar is counting on the support of fans, who are expected to fill the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium as usual.
Starting lineup
Mendilibar lines up Olympiacos with Popovic in goal, Saliakas and Bruno at full back, Carmo and Retsos as central defenders, and Mouzakitis and Garcia in midfield. Tsikinio plays in an advanced central role, with Rodinei and Roca on the flanks supporting striker El Kaabi.
The starting XI: Popovic, Saliakas, Carmo, Retsos, Bruno, Mouzakitis, Garcia, Tsikinio, Rodinei, Roca, El Kaabi. On the bench are Ortega, Tsobanidis, Stournaras, Smailovic, Pirola, Fortounis, Sa, Martins, Sipioni, Zota, Mafeo and Filis.
