Gilberto gives warning for AEK Athens FC v Panathinaikos FC game
May 29, 2009
Greece: AEK Athens FC v Panathinaikos FC (Sunday, 21.15)
The concluding game of the Greek campaign is the decider for the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round slot between the two Athens rivals at the capital’s OACA Spiros Louis Stadium. Panathinaikos are three points clear of AEK in the four-team play-off to join double winners Olympiacos CFP in Europe’s premier competition – with PAOK FC and Larissa FC off the pace. AEK must win, and striker Ismael Blanco said: “It will be a tough match, like a final. It’s up to us to give our all, to concentrate and fight hard. We will have the fans on our side and hopefully will prevail.” Panathinaikos midfielder Gilberto warned: “We have a slight advantage, as a draw also suits us, but AEK are tough opponents and will give everything to clinch a UEFA Champions League spot.”