Zenit and Sevilla look forward

'Surprise win'
Aachen take on Zenit full of optimism after overwhelming TSV 1860 München 5-1 on Sunday. "We know we are outsiders, but hopefully we will can pull off another surprise win," coach Dieter Hacking said. Midfield player Florian Bruns is the only absentee as Aachen look for a win which will take them through should AEK fail to beat Sevilla.

Mareš out
Zenit, on four points from three games, welcome back Martin Škrtel after his achilles injury. Martin Horák, Olexandr Spivak and Vladislav Radimov will play despite minor injuries, but Pavel Mareš requires an operation on a groin problem and misses out.

Kepa chance
Sevilla are looking to preserve their unbeaten record against AEK, the only team still without a point. Pablo Alfaro is missing from central defence and striker Carlitos was a late withdrawal from the squad with a knee injury. With Aziza Makulula still injured, this could mean a start for 20-year-old Kepa Blanco alongside Julio Baptista in attack.

Caparrós comments
Sevilla coach Joaquín Caparrós, whose side lost 4-1 to CA Osasuna on Sunday, said of Kepa: "He is training with us and there's a chance he might be in the squad. For our supporters to have two more months with the excitement of the UEFA Cup is very important."

Soares out
The Hellenic National League leaders are without suspended central defender Bruno Alves and striker Alessandro Soares, who injured his knee during Sunday's win over Halkidona FC and is out for 15 days. He joins Christos Kontis and Ivan Rusev on the sidelines, but Nikolaos Georgeas is available again after knee surgery. Evangelos Moras comes in for Alves while Leonidas Kampantais replaces Soares.