Maccabi traveled in Thessaloniki today (Monday) ahead of Thursday’s return leg against Aris with a clear task of securing a place in the Conference League Play-Offs.
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Maccabi’s coaching and playing staff held a morning session at Kiryat Shalom before leaving for Ben Gurion where they boarded a chartered flight to Thessaloniki. The team will continue their preparations on Tuesday as they will hold a training session at PAOK’s Toumba stadium.
On Wednesday evening, Maccabi will hold the final pre-match training session at Aris’ Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium which has a capacity of 22,800 spectators and will stage the match on Thursday (21:00).
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Shortly after this morning’s practice at Kiryat Shalom, Eyal Golasa, who is familiar with Thessaloniki, having played for PAOK between 2014-2016, told the club’s official website: “We should expect a very good atmosphere. I heard that they (Aris) have a new stadium. When I played in Greece I didn’t get to meet them as they were in the second division but still it should be a hot atmosphere and I hope we will complete the task”.
Maccabi has a two goal lead from the first leg thanks to goals from Djordje Jovanovic and Eran Zahavi at Bloomfield. Vladimir Ivic and his charges will try and overcome a tough Greek hurdle in a bid to face OGC Nice in the Conference League Play-Offs.
