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Krasnodar tame PAOK again

Krasnodar tame PAOK again

The Russian side earned a second 2-1 win against their Greek hosts

Which South Americans have scored the most UEFA goals?

Lionel Messi is South America's top scorer with 115 goals, but who else makes the list?

Report: Krasnodar 2-1 PAOK

Rémy Cabella's finish gave the Russian side a narrow lead to take to Salonika.

Unbeaten league seasons

Unbeaten league seasons

Will Liverpool be the 34th side to end a 21st-century European top division unbeaten?

UEFA Champions League qualifying explained

UEFA Champions League qualifying explained

Struggling to get to grips with the UEFA Champions League qualifying system? Allow us to explain.

PAOK v Benfica background

PAOK's tie with Benfica is level at 1-1 ahead of the second leg as the Greek side seek a group stage debut.

Preview: Champions League play-off first legs

The key stats from the six ties that will complete this season's UEFA Champions League group stage line-up.

Play-off contenders ready for final hurdle

The UEFA Champions League play-offs begin on Tuesday, with the six winners going through to the group stage.

Benfica v PAOK facts

Benfica v PAOK facts

Benfica have won both previous ties against PAOK; a third would earn the Eagles a ninth successive group appearance.

Champions League play-off draw: Benfica, Celtic learn fate

Champions League play-off draw: Benfica, Celtic learn fate

The UEFA Champions League play-off draw was conducted in Nyon on Monday.

Champions League third qualifying round line-up complete

The ten UEFA Champions League third qualifying round ties are now decided.

Club facts: PAOK

The winners of UEFA's annual awards for best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women's Champions League, and best player in the UEFA Europa League.

Classic UEFA Champions League play-offs

From stirring comebacks to late goals and a defender saving penalties, the UEFA Champions League play-off round has produced some unforgettable contests since 2009/10.

UEFA Champions League play-offs tie by tie

APOEL and København meet in the play-offs for the second time, while Monaco encounter Spanish opposition at this stage once again – UEFA.com analyses the ten ties.

Monaco, Ajax, Celtic joy, Shakhtar, Olympiacos fall

The third qualifying round ended with drama as the likes of Monaco, Ajax, Celtic and København booked play-off spots but Olympiacos, Anderlecht and Shakhtar Donetsk fell.

Ajax held by PAOK, Shakhtar defeat Young Boys

Ajax drew at home with PAOK and Shakhtar Donetsk took control of their third qualifying round tie against Young Boys on a night when BATE Borisov, Dinamo Zagreb and Salzburg also won.

Shakhtar, Fenerbahçe and Ajax enter the fray

Shakhtar, Fenerbahçe and Ajax enter the fray

Shakhtar Donetsk, Fenerbahçe, Ajax and Olympiacos are among the teams entering in the third qualifying round, with Celtic and Dinamo Zagreb continuing their campaigns.

UEFA Champions League third qualifying round draw

The draws for the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round draw have been made, with the likes of Ajax, Steaua, Olympiacos, Shakhtar, Anderlecht and Fenerbahçe joining the fray.

2016/17 Champions League: All you need to know

Who are the 22 teams confirmed in the group stage? Where will the other ten come from? When are the draws and matches? And where is the final? Get all the lowdown here.

Who is in the UEFA Champions League?

Twenty-two teams, including debutants Leicester City, enter the UEFA Champions League in the group stage with a further 56 hoping to qualify. Here is the full list.

Greece's biggest European success stories

Greece's biggest European success stories

Greece won UEFA EURO 2004, but – as we mark the nation's Independence Day – Greek players have made their mark in European club competition as well.

Four debutants in early running for group stage

Four debutants would qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League group stage as it stands – UEFA.com gets the local line on some surprise packages.

Panathinaikos steal Olympiacos's thunder

"It is a very tough day for us," said Hernán Pérez, after a 3-0 loss to Panathinaikos FC ended Olympiacos FC's 47-game unbeaten domestic run, delaying title celebrations.

Schalke survive PAOK scare to reach group stage

Schalke survive PAOK scare to reach group stage

PAOK FC 2-3 FC Schalke 04 (agg: 3-4)Reduced to ten men in the second half and hanging on late on, Schalke ultimately booked their group stage berth with something to spare.

Pressure off for PAOK as Schalke pay visit

Huub Stevens wants his PAOK FC side to "rejoice at the opportunity" to grab a UEFA Champions League group stage spot, with his old club FC Schalke 04 eager to bar their way.

Play-off participants eye group stage berth

Play-off participants eye group stage berth

A place in the UEFA Champions League group stage awaits the ten winners as the play-offs conclude, starting on Tuesday. UEFA.com selects some second-leg facts.

PAOK have platform to spring Schalke surprise

PAOK FC will look to build on an encouraging first-leg draw at FC Schalke 04 when the teams meet again in their UEFA Champions League play-off second leg in Salonika.

Stoch: Stevens reshuffle was key to PAOK draw

Stoch: Stevens reshuffle was key to PAOK draw

Miroslav Stoch's first goal in 16 months gave PAOK FC a 1-1 draw at FC Schalke 04 and he credited a half-time pep talk from Huub Stevens that left the German side frustrated.

Stoch strike earns Schalke draw for PAOK

Stoch strike earns Schalke draw for PAOK

FC Schalke 04 1-1 PAOK FCMiroslav Stoch struck 17 minutes from time to give the Greek visitors real hope for the the second leg of their play-off tie.

Schalke in shape to mount European challenge

With FC Schalke 04 having done some shrewd business in the transfer market there are hopes within the club that the Royal Blues are well equipped for a successful season.

Huntelaar blow for Schalke

Huntelaar blow for Schalke

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will be unavailable for FC Schalke 04 in both legs of their play-off against FC PAOK after being ruled out for several weeks with a knee ligament tear.

UEFA welcomes CAS decision on Metalist

UEFA welcomes CAS decision on Metalist

UEFA has welcomed the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision to reject the application for provisional measures made by FC Metalist Kharkiv after the club's ban.

Play-off participants aim for last ten places

A coveted group stage place awaits the ten winners as the play-offs begin on Tuesday with PSV Eindhoven v AC Milan among the highlights. UEFA.com picks some first-leg facts.

Stevens explains PAOK's Greek masterplan

Stevens explains PAOK's Greek masterplan

Olympiacos FC have won 15 of the last 17 Greek titles – but FC PAOK are eager to break the Piraeus club's stranglehold and new coach Huub Stevens tells UEFA.com how.

PAOK to replace Metalist in play-offs

PAOK to replace Metalist in play-offs

FC Metalist Kharkiv, disqualified from 2013/14 UEFA competition, have been replaced by PAOK FC, with Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC qualifying for the UEFA Europa League proper.

Schalke face Stevens reunion as PAOK visit

Schalke face Stevens reunion as PAOK visit

FC Schalke 04 welcome back former coach Huub Stevens when he brings his new club, PAOK FC, to Gelsenkirchen for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie.

Metalist pass PAOK test to reach play-offs

Metalist pass PAOK test to reach play-offs

FC Metalist Kharkiv 1-1 PAOK FC (agg: 3-1)Leading by two goals from the first leg in Salonika, the hosts held Huub Stevens' side to earn a place in Friday's play-off draw.

Dević does the damage as Metalist beat PAOK

PAOK FC 0-2 FC Metalist KharkivMarko Dević continued his fine run of form with both goals as the Ukrainian side secured a useful lead to take back to Kharkiv next week.

Kharkiv on tenterhooks ahead of Metalist bow

"The whole city is waiting for these matches," said coach Myron Markevich ahead of FC Metalist Kharkiv's UEFA Champions League debut against PAOK FC on Tuesday.

Goal in sight for third qualifying round hopefuls

FC Zenit St Petersburg and Olympique Lyonnais line up with FC Shakhter Karagandy and KS Skënderbeu in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.

UEFA Champions League draw reaction

UEFA.com hears the reaction to the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round draw, including the views of former winners PSV Eindhoven and Celtic FC.

Draw pits new boys Zulte Waregem against PSV

Friday's draw pitted FC Nordsjælland against FC Zenit St Petersburg and debutants SV Zulte Waregem against ex-winners PSV Eindhoven in the third qualifying round.

Big names await third qualifying round draw

Former European champions PSV Eindhoven are among the sides involved in Friday's UEFA Champions League third qualifying round draw, streamed live on UEFA.com from 12.00CET.

Stevens accepts PAOK post

Stevens accepts PAOK post

Coach Huub Stevens said he will do everything "to create a competitive team that the fans can embrace" after the announcement he will sign a contract with PAOK FC next week.

Third qualifying round draws

Third qualifying round draws

UEFA's House of European Football will host the draws for the third qualifying rounds of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League on Friday 20 July and the accreditation process is open.

Ajax hold off determined PAOK comeback

PAOK FC 3-3 AFC Ajax (agg: 4-4, Ajax win on away goals)As Ajax breathed a collective sigh of relief, the Greek side were left to rue what might have been after falling short in a topsy-turvy tie.

Famous names facing uncertain evenings

Former UEFA club competition winners AFC Ajax, Celtic FC and FC Zenit St. Petersburg have work to do in the second leg of their third qualifying round ties if they are to reach the play-offs.

PAOK out to take their chance

PAOK out to take their chance

After newly installed coach Pavlos Dermitzakis steered PAOK FC to a 1-1 first-leg draw at AFC Ajax, hopes are high in Thessalonika that the Greek side can now advance to the play-offs.

PAOK give Dermitzakis a night to remember

PAOK give Dermitzakis a night to remember

AFC Ajax 1-1 PAOK FCPavlos Dermitzakis's first match in charge of PAOK ended in a draw thanks to Vladimir Ivić's second-half equaliser.

Jol ready for next step on Ajax glory trail

Jol ready for next step on Ajax glory trail

AFC Ajax's planning for their third qualifying round tie against PAOK FC may not have been ideal but coach Martin Jol nevertheless insists that "exciting times await" the club.

Big hitters and debutants begin campaigns

Big hitters and debutants begin campaigns

The UEFA Champions League ramps up a gear as the third qualifying round starts this week with former European champions AFC Ajax and two competition debutants among those in action.

PAOK swap Beretta for Dermitzakis

PAOK FC have named their former player Pavlos Dermitzakis as head coach, replacing Mario Beretta after the Italian's one-month reign was brought to an end on Friday.

Braga and Gent unfazed by opening assignments

Braga and Gent unfazed by opening assignments

Celtic FC and FC Dynamo Kyiv form tricky third qualifying round opponents for SC Braga and KAA Gent but the competition debutants remain confident of making the step up.

Big names await Friday draw

Former European champions AFC Ajax and Celtic FC are among the clubs who will be involved in this week's draw for the 2010/11 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.

Warzycha sets benchmark for Wawrzyniak

Warzycha sets benchmark for Wawrzyniak

Jakub Wawrzyniak was "shocked" by the level of interest in football in Greece after joining Panathinaikos FC from Legia Warszawa in January, but is eager to emulate compatriot Krzysztof Warzycha's success in Athens.

Zagorakis promises Athens party

Greece's UEFA EURO 2004™-winning captain Theodoros Zagorakis predicted that Athens would "put on a great show" for the UEFA Champions League final in May.

Udeze leaps to AEK's defence

Udeze leaps to AEK's defence

UEFA Champions League hopefuls AEK Athens FC have signed versatile 26-year-old Nigeria defender Ifeanyi Udeze on a three-year contract.

Karipidis happy to join Hearts

Karipidis happy to join Hearts

Heart of Midlothian FC have signed Hristos Karipidis from PAOK FC for a fee reported to be in the region of €300,000, with the defender penning a three-year deal.

New blood for Panathinaikos

New blood for Panathinaikos

Panathinaikos FC sign two young players from Panionios NFC as they prepare for the UEFA Champions League.

Goalkeeper 1 Rodrigo Rey
Goalkeeper 31 Alexandros Paschalakis
Goalkeeper 64 Christos Talichmanidis *
Goalkeeper 88 Živko Živković

Defender 3 Léo Matos
Defender 4 Sverrir Ingason
Defender 5 Fernando Varela
Defender 6 Enea Mihaj
Defender 15 José Ángel Crespo
Defender 16 Adrian Pereira
Defender 18 Moussa Wagué
Defender 19 Eleftherios Lyratzis
Defender 23 Dimitris Giannoulis
Defender 39 Efstathios Tachatos *
Defender 46 Kyriakos Giaxis *
Defender 49 Giannis Michailidis
Defender 55 Aventis Aventisian *
Defender 76 Panagiotis Panagiotou *

Midfielder 7 Omar El Kaddouri
Midfielder 10 Dimitris Pelkas
Midfielder 21 Diego Biseswar
Midfielder 22 Stefan Schwab
Midfielder 24 Anderson Esiti
Midfielder 26 Konstantinos Balogiannis
Midfielder 29 Georgios Vrakas *
Midfielder 32 Nika Ninua
Midfielder 51 Theocharis Tsiggaras
Midfielder 59 Konstantinos Koulierakis *
Midfielder 65 Ioannis Konstantelias *

Forward 9 Karol Świderski
Forward 11 Christos Tzolis
Forward 14 Andrija Živković
Forward 25 Antonio Čolak
Forward 70 Georgios Koutsias *
Forward 78 Antonis Gaitanidis *

Coach

Coach Abel Ferreira

Legend

* Player list B

Matches

25 August 2020

Second qualifying round

Stadio Toumba Salonika

Beşiktaş (TUR)

15 September 2020

Third qualifying round

Stadio Toumba Salonika

22 September 2020

Stadium Krasnodar Krasnodar

Krasnodar (RUS)

30 September 2020

Stadio Toumba Salonika

Krasnodar (RUS)

Form guide

W

PAO PAOK 3-1 BJK Beşiktaş
2020/08/25 UEFA Champions League 25/08/2020
W

PAO PAOK 2-1 SLB Benfica
2020/09/15 UEFA Champions League 15/09/2020
L

KRA Krasnodar 2-1 PAO PAOK
2020/09/22 UEFA Champions League 22/09/2020
L

PAO PAOK 1-2 KRA Krasnodar
2020/09/30 UEFA Champions League 30/09/2020
D

PAO PAOK 1-1 OMO Omonoia
2020/10/22 UEFA Europa League 22/10/2020

Statistics

Assists 7

Saves 14

Fouls committed 67

Fouls suffered 52

Played 4

Lost 2

Won 2

Drawn 0

Average scored 1.8

Average conceded 1.5

Cards 17 Yellow cards

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