Overview
- Sparta are sixth in the league-phase table and a victory would send them straight to the round of 16, avoiding the play-off.
- Aberdeen have been eliminated after losing to Strasbourg and aim to finish with their first European win of the campaign.
- Manager Jimmy Thelin says consistent European participation is vital for player development and he is targeting qualification again next season.
- Sparta coach Brian Priske declined to discuss reported talks with Rangers, saying he prefers to keep past interviews private and is happy to be back in Prague.
- Sparta arrive in solid form with Lukas Haraslin, Albion Rrahmani and Jan Kuchta providing goals, and Haraslin praised Aberdeen’s possession-based style.