Thursday, 22:05, Genk, Luminus Arena, referee - William Colum (Scotland). Live broadcast on Football 2.

The first match Celta - Genk 3: 2 Goals: Sisto, 15, Iago Aspas, 17, Guidetti, 38 - Betius, 10, Buffel, 67.

Warnings: Castanier, Trossard, Shrivers (Genk).

Neither Genk nor Celta still know what it's like to play in the semifinals of the European tournament. Which of them will be able to experience it - it is very difficult to predict. The victory of Selti at home makes her the favorite of the confrontation only with reference to the last away matches of the Galicians in European competition, in which they defeated the opponents with the score 2: 0. In general, the score 3: 2 was never considered acceptable before the return match.

The task of the team of Eduardo Berizzo is further complicated by the fact that it will be confronted by Genk, who professes a bright attacking game and without any doubt is able to score at least one ball, and under the condition of absolute reliability of the hosts defense, he will open their doors to the semifinals.

Preparing for the return match, the coach Celta gave rest to some leading players in a duel against Granada, which, however, did not prevent the Galicians from winning a major victory.

Our special interest in this fight is caused by the fact that one of the key performers in the team of Albert Stuivenberg is our fellow countryman Ruslan Malinovsky. In Vigo, the candidate for the national team of Ukraine was more focused on not letting opponents play, but now we are waiting for Ruslan's bright moments in the attack.

Interesting facts - Genk does not lose at home in the last eight European cup matches - 7 wins, 1 draw.

- Genk has never conceded home in the European Cups to guests from Spain - 1 victory, 3 draws.

- Celta won three last away matches in European competition with a score of 2: 0.

- Celta never lost to rivals from Belgium - 3 wins, 4 draws.

Approximate compositions Genk: Ryan - Castanier, Collie, Brabets, Uronen - Berg, Malinowski - Shreivers, Pozuelo, Trossard - Samatta.

Celta: Alvarez - Maljo, Fontas, Cabral, Honni - Hernandez, Radoya - Iago Aspas, Vass, Sisto - Guidetti.

Injured: Sushich, Bizo, Karelis, Vanceira - Rossi.

In doubt: Blanco (Celta).

Words by Albert Stewenberg, coach Genka:.

"We lost on the road, so under any circumstances we must defeat Seltu at home. We proved in Vigo that we are able to fight on an equal footing with our rival, but now we will have to act first number ourselves. Yes, we are not afraid to risk betting on the attack, but the risk must be justified, and the game in the attack should not affect the reliability of defense. I think tomorrow will be a bright spectacle.

I know that all the tickets for the match are sold out, and I'm sure that our fans who will come to the stadium will not be disappointed ".

Eduardo Berizzo, mentor Celta:.

"We can enter a new page in the history of the club - the first time to enter the semifinals of the European tournament. Naturally, we are all concentrated on this goal. We will only play to win, but we must also remember about defense, because only one goal of the hosts can turn our advantage after the first match into nothing ".

Forecast 2: 2.