PAOK seeks Europa League qualifying win over Anderlecht

PAOK Anderlecht Europa League Toumba Stadium third qualifying round

PAOK will host Belgian side Anderlecht at the Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki on Thursday 6 August 2026 at 20:45 local time for the first leg of the UEFA Europa League third‑qualifying round. After eliminating Dynamo Kyiv, the “Double‑Headed” aim to take a first‑leg advantage before the return match in Brussels. Coach Alessio Lisi said the game will be “hard and balanced” and stressed the need to exploit the team’s good moments. Key players highlighted include forward Giannis Konstantelia, who scored twice in the previous round, and midfielder Andrija Zivkovic, who is expected to be fit after a minor injury. New defender Dimitris Giannoulis, registered with the number 13, is also available. The match will be broadcast live on OPEN TV and streamed online. Spanish referee Juan Martínez Muñórea will officiate, assisted by Diego Barbero and Miguel Martínez.

Entities

Alekos Lisi · Alesio Lisi · Alessio Lisi · Anderlecht · Andrija Zivkovic · Ben Moore · Demetri Giannoulis · Demetris Giannoulis · Giannis Konstantelia · Giannis Spanos · Giorgos Charalambidis · PAOK

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[● 2 SOURCES] Coach Alesio Lisi said the match will be hard and balanced and the team must exploit good moments. www.in.gr · emvolos.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] PAOK will host Anderlecht on 6 August 2026 at Toumba Stadium for the third qualifying round of the Europa League. www.sportal.gr · thriassio.gr · www.in.gr · www.efsyn.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The match will start at 20:45 and be broadcast live on OPEN TV and streamed on YouTube. www.sportal.gr · thriassio.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] PAOK have signed Tom Luse on a three‑year contract and he is eligible to play. www.efsyn.gr · www.in.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] PAOK’s previous Europa League round was a victory over Dinamo Kyiv. www.efsyn.gr
[DISPUTED] PAOK are close to finalising the signing of left‑back Demetris Giannoulis. www.efsyn.gr · www.in.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] If PAOK defeat Anderlecht they will advance to the Europa League playoffs; if they lose they will move to the Conference League playoffs. www.efsyn.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The match is the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. www.kingbet.net · www.sportal.gr · www.lykavitos.gr
[DISPUTED] Defender Demetri Giannoulis has been signed and is eligible to play for PAOK. emvolos.gr · www.in.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] PAOK eliminated Dynamo Kyiv in the previous Europa League qualifying round. www.kingbet.net · emvolos.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Anderlecht eliminated Hammarby in their previous round. www.paok24.com · emvolos.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] PAOK aims to win the home leg to gain an advantage for the Europa League playoffs. emvolos.gr · www.novasports.gr