Lech's available attackers offer connected movement from the flanks into the centre, while Sunderland retain delivery and midfield-arrival routes despite their missing strikers. In Belgrade, Red Star's pressure meets Copenhagen's ability to create without dominating the ball. Both matches place particular importance on the pass immediately beyond the first defensive line.
Lech can connect Rodriguez to Ishak, with Pereira and Gurgul also supplying from wide positions. Those roles all played against Korona, and Frederiksen has maintained his attacking intent. Sunderland are without Brobbey and Isidor, but Mukiele's cross to Ahoka and the Le Fee–Xhaka connection to Sadiki at Torreense show how the remaining group can finish attacks. Danso is eligible in Europe, and Murawski's recent return gives Lech more midfield cover. I expect Lech's forward commitment and Sunderland's surviving delivery routes to keep both attacks involved, so I'm siding with a match containing plenty of goals.
Copenhagen's compact performance at Braga combined limited opposition chances with box attacks from rebounds, left-side service and a turnover. Lopez connected with Robert against Aarhus, while Meling and Cornelius supplied another route at Braga. Red Star's Lugano match exposed both a central turnover and late cross defending, making those connections relevant here.
Kral is being rested and Maseko is injured; the official Copenhagen squad retains Robert, Elyounoussi and both centre-forward options, with Madsen back in the group after a brief Aarhus appearance. Red Star remain without Luckassen and the suspended Bukari, despite Bukari playing domestically. I expect an early home press followed by Copenhagen seeking the receivers beyond it. The retained supply and evidence of defending with less possession are why I'm siding with Copenhagen to avoid defeat.
