The Stoximan Super League is back in action following the international break and features the biggest derby in Greek soccer. Olympiacos hosts Panathinaikos on Sunday (Oct. 11, 9:00 p.m.) at the “G. Karaiskakis” Stadium, in a match that could shift the balance in the title race.
The “Greens” are traveling to Faliro in top form, having won five straight games and sitting atop the standings with 15 points. Jacob Nistrup’s team aims to stay on this path and maintain its unbeaten streak, building an even bigger lead over one of its main rivals.
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Danish coach Jacob Nystrup has Levi Garcia at his disposal, who returned from injury earlier than expected. Vicente Taborda is also expected to be in the lineup, having recovered from his injury. In detail: Peña, Chávez, Kotsaris, Calabria, Tsapras, Kyriakopoulos, Salah-Eddin, De Vrij, Van Drongelen, Palmer-Brown, Katris, Kamara, Kangwa, Louza, Tsiriveya, Kontouris, Taborda, Ounai, Jagusic, Pelistri, Adino, Levi Garcia, Tetei, Desers, Rastonder.
On the other side, Olympiacos has 10 points and is looking for a win that will give them the necessary momentum moving forward. The “Red-and-Whites” are coming off a 1-0 away win over Levadiakos, thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Manolis Saliakas, and they want to take advantage of their home field to close the gap at the top of the table.
For the Piraeus side, the derby also represents an important opportunity for Imanol Alguacil, who will be coaching his team for the first time in such a demanding match. The break gave him the chance to work with the players at his disposal, seeking to gradually instill his own playing philosophy.
Alguathil announced a 24-player roster. It includes Gustavo Sa, who has recovered from his injury, while Lorenzo Cipioni was left off the roster. In detail: Ortega, Popovic, Stournaras, Saliakas, Smailovic, Piola, Carmo, Pedersen, Retsos, Bruno, Tiknizian, Fortounis, Sa, Martins, Puerta, Bailey, Froiler, Chikini, Ese, Roca, Yaremchuk, Zota Silva, Gonzalez, Marius.
The stakes are clear for both sides. Panathinaikos wants to build on its excellent start and solidify its position at the top, while Olympiacos is looking for a result that will turn the tide and put them back firmly in the running for first place.
Probable starting lineups:
Olympiacos (Alguathil): Ortega – Saliakas, Retsos, Pirolá, Bruno – Froiler, Ese, Chikini – Zota, Zelson, Mouadilmaji.
Panathinaikos (Nistrup): Peña – Kyriakopoulos, De Vrij, Van Drongelen, Calabria – Kamara, Kangwa – Taborda, Ounai, Adino – Tetei.
