Brighton & Hove Albion lost 1-2 in the first half against AEK Athens on the opening day of Group B of the Europa League.

French defender Djibril Sidibé opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and Mijat Gaćinović increased the score in the 40th minute. The Seagulls partially scored in the 29th minute through João Pedro from the penalty spot.

This commitment marks Galebov’s debut in UEFA competitions.

The Premier League discovery makes its tournament debut playing at home to the Amex Stadium in Falmer.

Ecuadorian national team member Pervis Estupiñán leads the starting eleven of coach Roberto De Zerbi.

The left-back did not play last weekend due to the grueling first leg of the South American qualifiers and the 12-hour journey from Quito to the United Kingdom.

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