Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea, UEFA Conference League: Live blog; highlights

Welcome to the second matchday of the UEFA Conference League's league phase! We're in Greece, preparing to face Panathinaikos at the impressive venue built for the 2004 Olympics. The home team is in mourning after the tragic passing of George Baldock two weeks ago and will undoubtedly carry his spirit with them as they take the field.

Enzo Maresca is set to make significant changes to the team, predominantly featuring players from the B Team on the field, along with Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernández starting as well. However, the configuration of the back four remains uncertain, as there isn't a designated right back included in the squad.

Panathinaikos’ initial formation (4-2-3-1) includes the following players: Dragowski in goal; Mladenović, Jedvaj, Schenkeveld (captain), and Kotsiras in defense; N. Maksimović and Čerin in a deeper midfield role; with Pellistri, Ounahi, and Mancini in attacking midfield positions; and Jeremejeff leading the attack.

Replacements include: Lodygin, Lilo, Vagiannidis, Šporar, Tetê, Bakasetas, Ingason, Fikaj, Bregou, Durićić, Willian Arão, and Ntampizas.

Chelsea's starting formation (4-2-3-1) features Jörgensen in goal. The defense includes Cucurella, Veiga, Badiashile, and Disasi. In the midfield, captain Enzo and Dewsbury-Hall will control play. The attacking trio consists of Mudryk, Félix, and Neto, while Nkunku leads the front line.

Players coming off the bench include: Sánchez, Bergström, Tosin, Madueke, Chukwuemeka, Sancho, Casadei, George, Guiu, Rak-Sakyi, and Mheuka.

**Date and Time**: Thursday, October 24, 2024; 5:45 PM BST; 12:45 PM EDT; 10:15 PM IST **Location**: Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece **Officials**: Referee - António Nobre (on the field); VAR - André Narciso

On television, you can watch it on TNT Sports 1 in the UK; it's not available in the USA; and Sony TEN 5 in India. For streaming options, you can find it on discovery+ in the UK, Paramount+ in the USA, and Sony LIV in India.

Treat one another with kindness and keep enjoying life, everyone!