Sunday, January 30, 2011

Derby day in Thessaloniki: Aris FC v PAOK FC (18.30)

Aris's Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium will be a cacophony of noise and colour for the visit of arch-rivals PAOK. Both teams are through to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 but are experiencing contrasting fortunes domestically, with PAOK riding high in third while Aris, whose coach Héctor Cúper resigned this month, are languishing in tenth. Former Olympiacos FC striker
Nery Castillo could make his debut for the hosts after returning to the Super League on a six-month loan from FC Shakhtar Donetsk. "I'm coming to a big club like Aris with great hopes of playing good football," said the 26-year-old. "For me this is an opportunity to return to Greece and show what I can achieve."








source: uefa