Vitoria: ‘We Represent a Club with Great European History, Let’s Continue in Conference League’

In an interview with Match Day Mag ahead of the clash against Fiorentina, Panathinaikos coach Rui Vitoria emphasized the team’s ambitions in the Conference League. He highlighted the club’s storied European history and expressed his desire to advance further in the competition. Acknowledging Fiorentina as a strong and quality opponent from the competitive Serie A, Vitoria reiterated that despite the challenge, his players will aim for victory. The Portuguese also discussed key aspects of the match, stressing concentration, effectiveness, and teamwork as crucial factors for success. Bartlomiej Dragowski, who previously played for Fiorentina, noted the importance of the upcoming matches, stating that both teams have significant motivation. With Panathinaikos returning to the knockout stage of a European tournament for the first time since 2010, these encounters represent a significant milestone in the club’s resurgence. Both Vitoria and Dragowski emphasized the need for full focus and effort on the pitch to achieve their goals.