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Crystal Palace will look to finally get the better of their least favourite European opponents as they travel to AEK Larnaca in their crucial Conference League last-16 second leg.
Oliver Glasner’s side go to Cyprus with the tie finely poised after a goalless draw at Selhurst Park last week, the latest of a string of underwhelming results this term.
And having also lost to Larnaca in this season’s league phase – a 1-0 home defeat in October – Palace will need to reinvent their gameplan if they are to finally overcome tonight’s opposition, now in enemy territory.
This will be the Eagles’ last game for 23 days, with the weekend’s planned clash with Manchester City postponed due to their involvement in the Carabao Cup final, followed by the March international break.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace?
Crystal Palace’s clash at AEK Larnaca kicks off at 5:45pm GMT on Thursday 19 March at the AEK Arena in Larnaca, Cyprus.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the game on TNT Sports 3 with coverage starting at 5pm GMT. Subscribers can also stream the game on discovery+.
Team news
Larnaca are set to be with Jorge Miramon who limped off in the first leg last week, with Petros Ionannu set to deputise at right wing-back. Valentin Roberge, Youssef Amyn, Giorgos Naoum and Jimmy Suarez are also sidelined with injuries.
Palace were without Dean Henderson and Daniel Munoz for the weekend’s draw at Leeds and will be assessed ahead of kick-off. Jean-Philippe Mateta made his playing return in the first leg after a failed move to AC Milan, receiving a mixed reception off the bench, but is more likely to start on the bench behind Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Predicted line-ups
AEK Larnaca XI: Alomerovic; Ionannu, Milicevic, Saborit, Ekpolo, Garcia; Rohden, Ledes, Pons, Ivanovic; Bajic.
Crystal Palace XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Johnson, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Guessand; Strand Larsen.