Panathinaikos manager Jacob Neestrup has made four changes to his starting lineup for the Europa Conference League third qualifying round first leg against CSKA 1948. The manager altered his squad selection compared to the team's previous match against Paksi.
Supported by their fans, Panathinaikos aims to take the first step toward securing qualification for the playoffs to get closer to the League Phase.
Pena starts in goal, with Tsapras and Kyriakopoulos playing on the defensive flanks alongside center backs De Vrij and Van Drongelen. Camara and Chirivella will play in midfield, with Jagusic positioned further forward in a playmaker role, while wingers Pellistri and Andino offer support for forward Rastoder.
The starting lineup features Pena, Tsapras, Van Drongelen, De Vrij, Kyriakopoulos, Camara, Chirivella, Pellistri, Andino, Jagusic, and Rastoder.
The bench includes substitutes Chaves, Kotsaris, Katris, Touba, Zaroury, Cerin, Kontouris, Taborda, Kyriopoulos, and Biniaris.
