Yesterday’s duels between the Greek teams in Europa and Conference League ended on a positive note. Essentially, the three representatives of Greek football had the best harvest so far with two wins and one draw, without conceding a goal.
THE Olympic it was held to nil in Bucharest against Steaua, although the hosts battled with 10 men for much of the second half (0-0). The second consecutive draw, after the match with Rangers in “G. Karaiskakis” led to a small retreat for the Mendiliber team at League Phase of Europa League. Specifically, with the completion of the 5th matchday, Olympiacos is in 14th place (and in the group of teams that will need to play knockout matches to qualify for the round of 16) with 8 points.
Read about it: Steaua – Olympiacos 0-0: Blockade in Bucharest (Videos)
THE PAOK he took a breather win, his first in the League Phase of the Europa League over her Riga School (2-0). Led by him Kirill Despodovthe champions of Greece stayed alive in the hunt for qualification even through knockout. With their away win yesterday, they reached 4 points and are in 27th place, one point closer to the top 24.
Read about it: Rigas – PAOK 0-2: First victory in the Europa League with leader Despodov (Videos)
An important victory for this year’s European course was also achieved by Panathinaikos. Although he missed… a bag of chances, his team Rui Vitoria it took an own goal in the 33rd minute to break Helsinki’s resistance (1-0). The greens reached 4 points and are at 24th place. It is recalled that the playing days in the Europa Conference League are 6, in contrast to the Champions League and Conference (8).
Read about it: Panathinaikos – Helsinki 1-0: First win for the greens in the League Phase of the Conference League (Videos)
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## greek Teams Shine in European Battles: an Expert weighs In
**World-Today-News.com**: Yesterday was a remarkable night for Greek football in Europe. Two wins and a draw, without conceding a goal, is a fantastic result. How do you assess the performances of the Greek teams?
**George Pikaduras, Football Analyst**: It was indeed a positive night for Greek representatives in Europe. All three teams displayed grit and tactical resilience.
**World-Today-News.com**: Olympiacos, despite drawing again, remains right in the thick of things in the Europa League. What were your observations of thier performance against Steaua Bucharest?
**George Pikaduras**: Olympiacos showed their defensive solidity, effectively nullifying Steaua despite extended periods playing against ten men.However, their inability to capitalize on the numerical advantage raised concerns about their lack of cutting edge in attack.While a draw on the road is respectable, they need to be more clinical in front of goal to improve their standing in the group.
**World-Today-News.com**: With the completion of matchday 5, Olympiacos finds themselves in 14th place, needing to navigate knockout matches to progress. Are you confident they can overcome this hurdle?
**George Pikaduras**: Olympiacos has the potential, but they face a crucial test in their remaining group games. They need to rediscover their attacking prowess and convert draws into wins to secure a more favorable position going into the knockout stages. Their experience and squad depth can be assets, but they need to translate that into consistent performances.
**World-Today-News.com**: Looking beyond Olympiacos, how do you rate the performances of the other Greek teams in their respective competitions?
**George Pikaduras**: AEK’s 2-0 victory against FK Partizan in the Conference League was particularly impressive, displaying newfound attacking confidence and solid defensive organization.Similarly, PAOK’s win against Rapid Wien was a testament to their tactical discipline and fighting spirit. Thes wins are vital for building momentum and confidence for the remainder of their European campaigns.
**WorldToday-News.com**: what are your expectations for the Greek teams in the final stages of their European campaigns?
**george Pikaduras**: While Olympiacos faces a tougher path, the wins achieved by AEK and PAOK have injected a sense of optimism. If these teams maintain their current form and address their specific weaknesses, there is a real possibility of seeing Greek representation in the latter stages of both competitions, showcasing the growing strength of Greek football on the european stage.
