Panathinaikos Triumphs While Olympiacos Faces Uphill Battle in Europe

A remarkable victory and a tough defeat for Greek football teams in Europe. Panathinaikos secured a win against Fiorentina, while Olympiacos suffered a heavy loss in Norway to Bodoe Glimt by a score of 3-0. In one week’s time (14.03.2025), both clubs have crucial missions ahead. Panathinaikos must hold strong at the heart of Fiorentina’s fortress to eliminate the Italians from the Conference League’s ’16’ phase, while Olympiacos will rely on its passionate fanbase filling the ‘Karaiskakis’ stadium to achieve a monumental comeback that could propel them into the Europa League’s ‘8’. Panathinaikos showcased an impressive performance with goals from Sphinterski and Maksimovic leading to a 3-2 home win, giving them a slight edge heading into the second leg in Florence. Meanwhile, Olympiacos’ unbeaten streak came crashing down due to harsh conditions and defensive errors, as they conceded three goals in Norway. Fans are now looking back to last year’s miraculous 6-1 turnaround against Maccabi Tel Aviv for inspiration.