PAOK sail past Dynamo Kyiv, into the next round
Job done. PAOK beat Dynamo Kyiv 2–0 on Thursday and are through in the Europa League qualifiers (2). The aggregate reads 5–2 after the first leg away win, and your team never looked like letting it slip. Giannis Konstantelias ran the show again, days after fans voted him man of the match in the first leg.
The club has released behind-the-scenes footage from the match (4). Worth a watch if you want to see the dressing room after the final whistle.
Konstantelias on the radar of Ajax, Sevilla, Galatasaray, Benfica
Four clubs are circling. Ajax, Sevilla, Galatasaray, and Benfica are all watching Giannis Konstantelias (1). No bids yet, no formal talks, but the noise is growing. He is the heartbeat of this PAOK side right now, and his performances against Dynamo Kyiv will only sharpen the interest.
Get the next PAOK brief by email
This article went out to subscribers as a brief. Get the next one straight to your inbox, free.
Free · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime
Anderlecht up next, European list submitted
PAOK have sent their updated squad list to UEFA ahead of the tie with Anderlecht (3). One change from the previous registration. The Belgian side await in the next qualifying round.
Injury watch: Ali's debut lasted 15 minutes
Taha Ali suffered a suspected collarbone injury just 15 minutes into his PAOK debut. Kiril Despodov and Soualiho Meite remain in treatment. The squad is thin in wide areas heading into the Anderlecht tie.
Fan reactions
Supporters are buzzing about the Konstantelias transfer noise, but the midfield balance is the real talking point. The Louchet link has some fans scratching their heads: with Zafeiris and Kamara both more natural in that role, an eight feels like the position PAOK need least right now. Join the discussion.
