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Match preview
Lech Poznań will make the relativity short 480 mile journey north with a two-goal lead to defend, so can they make that advantage count?
A week ago, the Polish champions established a 2-0 first leg advantage, thanks to Antonio Milić’s header and then a cool finish by Filip Marchwiński.
Will this two-goal margin prove insurmountable?
Lech Poznań are on the cusp of a first-ever European quarter-final appearance, with this set to be their 18th continental match of the season already.
John van den Brom’s team began in the first qualifying round on 5 July, notably knocking out Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Austria Wien and Bodø/Glimt amongst others.
The Railwaymen are winless in 11 European away fixtures, so will be delighted to be leading ahead of the visit to Stockholm.
Once there, accumulated 16 points, winning five straight matches, thereby cruising to top spot.
Kim Bergstrand and Thomas Lagerlöf’s team have won all six home games in this tournament, so will believe a comeback is possible.
Will it be a famous night for the Djurgården supporters inside Tele2 Arena?
Djurgården team news
Star striker Victor Edvardsen is suspended, having been booked in the first leg, but midfielder Rasmus Schüller is available again after being forced to sit out the trip to Poland.
Captain Magnus Eriksson shone during the group stage, scoring once and providing four assists, and they’ll need him to be on top form again.
Lech Poznań team news
Mikael Ishak is Lech Poznań’s captain and danger man, having scored 19 goals this season, and 17 in UEFA competitions since joining the club.
Nika Kvekveskiri scored a 93rd minute equaliser against Piast Gliwice in Sunday’s Ekstraklasa fixture, so is set to keep his place.
Scotland international left-back Barry Douglas could keep his place, chosen over Pedro Rebocho.
Djurgården vs Lech Poznań: Head to head statistics
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