Premier World League 2025 – Playoffs Group D
Second Leg Preview
The second legs of Group D in the Premier World League Playoffs promise intensity, drama, and potential comebacks. With close scorelines across the board—and the defending champions under pressure—every matchup remains wide open.
Wolfsburg (GER) vs. Atletico Ciclón (BOL)
First Leg: Atletico Ciclón 3–2 Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg returns home needing just a one-goal win to overturn their narrow deficit. Their attack created chances in Bolivia, and playing in front of their own supporters should give them confidence.
Atletico Ciclón, however, showed grit and efficiency in the first leg. If they can stay compact defensively and threaten on the counter, they have a clear path to advancing. A tight and tactical second leg is expected.
Key storyline: Can Wolfsburg capitalize on home advantage, or will Atletico Ciclón hold firm and protect their slim lead?
SC Freiburg (GER) vs. Sydney FC (AUS)
First Leg: Sydney 2–2 SC Freiburg
The most balanced tie of the group heads to Germany with everything level. Sydney impressed with their attacking stretches, but Freiburg grabbed the goals they needed to stay in control of their destiny at home.
Freiburg will look to dictate the tempo, while Sydney aims to bring the same energy and creativity that earned them two goals in the first leg.
Key storyline: A true 50/50 matchup—who seizes momentum first?
DC United (USA) vs. Cusco FC (PER)
First Leg: Cusco FC 3–1 DC United
The defending champions DC United face the toughest task of any team in Group D. Down by two goals, they return to Washington needing a strong, disciplined, and aggressive performance to keep their title defense alive.
Cusco FC, meanwhile, comes in with confidence after one of the best performances of the first leg. Their challenge now is to withstand DC’s home pressure while remaining dangerous on the break.
Key storyline: Can the reigning champions mount a comeback, or will Cusco FC pull off a major playoff upset?
Pyramids FC (EGP) vs. AEK Athens (GRE)
First Leg: AEK Athens 3–3 Pyramids FC
A wild six-goal thriller leaves this tie completely open heading into Egypt. Pyramids FC, with strong home form, enters the second leg slightly favored—but AEK Athens showed in the first match that they can score from anywhere and at any moment.
Expect another attacking matchup where small defensive mistakes could decide everything.
Key storyline: Another goal-heavy spectacle, or will one side finally take control?
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