PAOK will host Ferencváros in the UEFA Europa League group stage. The Hungarian champions are back in Europe, seeking to rebuild their reputation, far removed from the glory days of the 1950s and 1960s. To reach the Europa League group stage, they overcame a familiar opponent for PAOK, Borac Banja Luka, in a penalty shootout. Earlier, they were eliminated by Midtjylland in Champions League qualifying. Their Dutch coach, Pascal Jansen, boasts a strong Eredivisie pedigree. Barnabas Varga is their top player, followed by Israeli midfielder Mohamed Abu Fani, who previously played for Maccabi Haifa. They are a decent, attacking team, but without anything special. Last year, they were capable of causing problems for Olympiacos in the Conference League, but that’s about it.
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