The 10 reasons why the Reds and Whites are desperate to beat Panathinaikos

Olympiacos has not one, not two, but at least ten reasons to celebrate the victory in the derby against Panathinaikos, in the crowded Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, on Saturday (25/2, 20:30, COSMOTE SPORT 1HD, Live SPORT24). This shows how important and decisive the match is for the Piraeus team and what winning the three points means to the players, coach and club management.

The truth is that Olympiacos is facing the biggest challenge of the season in the Premier League Stoiximan. This is a game that could either serve his period now as we head towards the final, or cause him to think prematurely about what changes need to be made in the summer.

Why are the three points important?

Therefore, the red and white would very much like to conquer the three points at the expense of Panathinaikos for ten reasons:

Firstly, to reduce the gap to two points of greens. We must not forget that exactly two months ago Olympiacos were at -12 against Panathinaikos in the league, now they are -5 and on Saturday night they want to be at -2.

secondly, for their first Derby victory of the season. The red and whites Panathinaikos, AEK and PAOK were unbeaten, as in five league and cup matches, they achieved three draws and two defeats.

third, to avenge the draw with the greens in the first round at Leoforo and the way it came about. Olympiacos was winning 1-0 until the 97th minute and equalized with a penalty kick in the 103rd minute that the Piraeus team fought hard. In fact, Piraeus PAE has made itself official and has confirmed that, according to them, there has been a change in the outcome of the match and the league standings in general. Now, the points difference between the two teams will only be two points, and with a win Valero and the whites in Valero will have the possibility to beat their rivals.

a fourth, to come back strong in the competition for the championship. Because it differs for Olympiacos – with a win – to be at -2 from Panathinaikos on Saturday night with 12 other Premier League matches 1 ahead of it, otherwise – with a draw – it remains at -5, not to mention – with a loss – if the teams go to -8.

Letters to PAOK and AEK

Fifthto send a message to the other title contenders, AEK and PAOK, that they are here and that Olympiacos will chase the championship with all their might to the end.

VIFor reasons of prestige, the victory over the “eternal” opponent works competitively differently and also in the psyche of the players, coach and management personnel to continue.

VIIto appease their fans who will be running Karaiskakis and expecting to see Olympiacos achieve their first derby win this season.

eighth, to celebrate the victory over Panathinaikos after 21 months, where the last confirmation was 4-1, at the “Apostolos Nikolaidis” stadium, with two goals from Masura and the other two goals from Al-Arabi, in the last round of the Stoiximan Super qualifiers. League on May 16, 2021. Since then, the two teams have met five times without the red and white being able to get the three points. Specifically, last season, the two matches between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos in the regular season of the tournament ended in a draw (0-0, 0-0) and the Greens (1-0, 2-1) won the playoffs. . This season, the first round match ended in a draw (1-1) at Liovoro Stadium.

ninth, to win the Derby in Karaiskakis a year later. Olympiacos’ last victory in a major championship match was against AEK (1-0) with a goal by Impilas, on February 13, 2022. And

The tenth, to win Derby in Valero after six league and cup matches. Olympiacos has four draws (AEK 1-1, 0-0, PAOK 1-1, 1-1 in the cup) and two defeats (Panathinaikos 1-2, PAOK 1-2) in its last six home matches, Mitchell and Mitchell. The Piraeus players want to change that.