Brann come into this decisive tie in strong domestic and continental form. The Norwegians impressed with a solid away draw against Salzburg in Champions League qualifying before switching to the Europa League, where they edged past Hacken over two legs. At home, they’ve also been free-scoring in the Eliteserien, making them a difficult opponent when confidence is flowing.

AEK Larnaca, on the other hand, had a rollercoaster path to this stage. After eliminating Celje, they stunned Legia Warsaw with a dominant home performance before being edged out narrowly in the return leg. The Cypriot side rely heavily on efficiency in attack and discipline in midfield, but away fixtures often expose vulnerabilities.

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