In a high-intensity Eternal Derby, Olympiacos found the winning goal at the very last moment, just three minutes after missing a penalty, when Ayoub El Kaabi struck the right post of Lodygin’s goal.

Match Summary:

• 10′: First big chance for Olympiacos as Chiquinho fired a shot from the left, hitting the side netting.
• 14′: El Kaabi failed to control inside the box after a corner, allowing Lodygin to collect the ball.
• 18′: Panathinaikos counterattacked, but Vagiannidis’ cross failed to find Ioannidis in the box.
• 30′: Another dangerous ball into the Olympiacos box was cleared, and at 36′, Unaí attempted a long-range lob, sending the ball over the bar.
• 48′: Orta’s cross found El Kaabi, but Lodygin made a secure save.
• 52′: Pelistri broke free in a one-on-one but miscontrolled, giving Olympiacos defenders time to clear.
• 53′: Orta’s shot forced Lodygin into a big save, and El Kaabi scored on the rebound—but the goal was ruled offside.
• 72′: Rodinei’s powerful free-kick forced Lodygin into a tough punched clearance.
• 76′: Martins had a great chance, but Ingason made a last-second block.
• 89′: Penalty awarded to Olympiacos after Biancon fouled Vagiannidis.
• 90+1′: El Kaabi stepped up for the penalty—hit the post!
• 90+3′: Jović’s shot from a tight angle sailed over the bar.
• 90+4′: Mouzakitis capitalized on a poor clearance, unleashing a stunning volley to seal the win for Olympiacos!

Referee:

Juan Martínez Munuera (Spain)
Yellow Cards:

• Olympiacos: 45’ Ortega, 86’ Carmo
• Panathinaikos: 51’ Maximović, 71’ Vagiannidis

Starting Lineups:

? Olympiacos (José Luis Mendilibar):
Paschalakis, Rodinei, Retsos (46’ Biancon), Carmo, Ortega, Mouzakitis, Ese, Ciquinho (72’ Velde), Orta (54’ Kostoulas), Martins, El Kaabi.

? Panathinaikos (Rui Vitória):
Lodygin, Vagiannidis, Palmer-Brown, Ingason, Mladenovic, Tserin, Maximović (65’ Siopis), Unaí (74’ Bakasetas), Tete (85’ Mancini), Pelistri (64’ Juričić), Ioannidis (74’ Świderski).

Olympiacos to Face AEK in the Semifinals!

• First leg: Piraeus – February 26
• Second leg: Nea Filadelfeia – April 2

Final Score: Olympiacos 1-0 Panathinaikos