Sunderland faces AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light, marking the English club's return to Europe after 53 years of absence. The game is part of the first matchday of a European competition.
AZ Alkmaar arrives at this match unbeaten, presenting themselves as a team in good form. Sunderland, for their part, will have to overcome this obstacle to advance in the competition.
The article indicates that the probable lineups of both teams will be presented, as well as the absent players and the expected tactical duels for this first matchday clash.
