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 victory for the greens in the League Phase of the Conference League (Videos)
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## Greek Football Shines: Europa League and Conference League Duels End Positively
**World-Today-News.com Exclusive Interview with Football Analyst Giorgos Giannakopoulos**
**World-Today-News:** Good morning, Mr. Giannakopoulos. Yesterday was a great day for Greek football with positive results across the Europa League and Conference League. What are your key takeaways from these duels?
**Giorgos Giannakopoulos:** Good morning. Indeed, it was a good night for Greek football.Two wins and a draw, without conceding a goal, is a significant achievement. Olympiacos’ draw against Steaua Bucharest might seem like a disappointment at first glance, especially considering Steaua were playing with 10 men for much of the second half.However, we need to consider the context: olympiacos are still unbeaten in the group stages, have eight points, and remain in contention for qualification.
**World-Today-News:** Let’s delve into Olympiacos specifically. They are in 14th place in the League Phase, meaning they’ll likely need to play knockout matches to reach the Round of 16. Do you think they can overcome this obstacle?
**Giorgos Giannakopoulos:** Olympiacos has the potential, but they’ll need to improve their consistency. They’ve shown flashes of brilliance but have also struggled to convert chances and maintain control for the entire 90 minutes.
The knockout stage presents a different challenge entirely. it’s a do-or-die situation, and Olympiacos will need to be at their best to progress.
**World-Today-News:** Shifting focus to the Conference League, both PAOK and Aris secured crucial victories. What does this mean for their chances of qualification?
**Giorgos Giannakopoulos:** These wins are vitally vital. PAOK, with their confident win against Hajduk Split, are now firmly in control of their group and look favorites to qualify.Aris’ victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv was even more significant, as it brought them back into contention for a top-two finish after a slow start to their campaign.
**World-Today-News:** Looking ahead, what are the key challenges for Greek teams in the remaining group stage matches?
**Giorgos Giannakopoulos**: Consistency and composure will be crucial. All three teams need to capitalize on their momentum and maintain focus.
For Olympiacos,it’s about finding a winning formula that works consistently. For PAOK and Aris, it’s about building on their recent successes and securing qualification as early as possible.
**World-Today-News:** Thank you for your insights, Mr. Giannakopoulos. We look forward to seeing how Greek teams perform in the coming weeks.
**Giorgos Giannakopoulos:** My pleasure.greek football is showing promise, and I believe we have the potential for a triumphant European campaign.
