Fiorentina – Panathinaikos 3-1: A Tough Defeat Ends European Journey

Panathinaikos traveled to Italy with a 3-2 disadvantage from the first leg at OAKA. The Greek team gave their all in the second half but ultimately fell to a 3-1 defeat, eliminating them from the Conference League. In the first half, Panathinaikos struggled, allowing Fiorentina to score twice within the opening minutes. Despite Dragowski’s impressive saves, the Italians could have scored more. In the second half, under Ruí Vitória’s guidance, Panathinaikos woke up and reduced the deficit to 3-1 via an Ioannidis penalty. However, despite classic opportunities for a crucial second goal, it never materialized. Late in the game, Panathinaikos were reduced to ten men after Mladenovic’s dismissal. Fiorentina took control early on, scoring twice before halftime. Panathinaikos showed resilience in the second half but couldn’t overcome their first-half deficit. The match concluded with Fiorentina securing a 3-1 win, ending Panathinaikos’ European campaign in Florence.