The Europa League match between Olympiacos and Maccabi Tel Aviv will take place at Karaiskakis Stadium on Thursday at 11:15 pm IST.
Olympiacos, with their new coach Jose Luis Mendilibar, aim to keep up their good performance as they host Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa Conference League last-16 first leg. Mendilibar took over recently, and he’s looking to continue winning against the Israeli team.
Last season, Mendilibar’s appointment at Sevilla inspired them to overcome challenges and win the Europa League title. Now, Olympiacos hopes he can bring a similar impact as they aim to go further in the Europa Conference League. They’ve never advanced beyond the quarterfinals in a major European tournament and want to improve on that. With tougher opponents in the Champions League and no more Cup Winners’ Cup, Olympiacos sees a chance to excel in this competition. Mendilibar led them to victory against Ferencvaros in the playoff round, and he aims to continue his winning streak in Piraeus with seven straight victories.
Maccabi Tel Aviv had an impressive showing in the group stage, winning five out of six matches and finishing with 15 points. Robbie Keane, their coach, hopes their success continues as they face Olympiacos. Despite a shaky start in February, Maccabi bounced back with four consecutive wins, including a 4-0 victory over Maccabi Petach Tikva. While they surpassed their performance from two seasons ago by reaching the last 16, they aim to progress further in the Europa Conference League. However, getting a good result against Olympiacos in Greece won’t be easy, but it’s crucial for their chances in the tournament.
Olympiacos probable starting lineup: Paschalakis, Rodinei, Abbey, Restos, Ortega, Chiquinho, Hezze, Horta, Masouras, El Kaabi, Podence
Maccabi Tel Aviv probable starting lineup: Mashpati, Shahar, Nachmias, Balataxa, Revivo, Peretz, Van Overeem, Kanikovski, Davida, Zahavi, Milson
Olympiacos
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Volos | 3-0 (W) |
| Panetolikos | 2-1 (W) |
| Asteras Tripolis | 2-1 (W) |
| Ferencvaros | 1-0 (W) |
| PAOK | 4-1 (W) |
Maccabi Tel Aviv
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Maccabi Petah Tikva | 4-0 (W) |
| Maccabi Jaffa | 3-1 (W) |
| H. Beer Sheva | 1-0 (W) |
| Netanya | 5-1 (W) |
| Sakhnin | 1-1 (D) |
| Last 2 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Olympiacos | 1-0 |
| Olympiacos beat Maccabi Tel Aviv | 2-1 |
The Europa League match between Olympiacos and Maccabi Tel Aviv will take place at Karaiskakis Stadium on Thursday at 11:15 pm IST.
| Olympiacos vs Maccabi Tel Aviv | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 7 |
| Venue | Karaiskakis Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Greece | 7:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Israel | 7:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:15 pm (Thursday) |
Football fans in Greece can catch the live action via Cosmote Sport 3 HD while those in Israel can watch the match live via Sport 2.
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