With a trophy ticket to the final Challenge cap, Panathinaikos facing him today Olympic (19:00) at the closing of Agios Thomas. The Greens are leading 3-1 and need two sets, while the Red-Whites need a 3-1 or 3-0 win in the golden set.

Every game in any sport between two “eternal” rivals is important. However, today’s match, according to Panathinaikos coach Dimitris Andreopoulos, is the most important one. “We played a lot of derbies against Olympiacos, but this is special and the most important one at the moment as it is a semi-final of a European tournament. We prepared as best we could and hope to get the desired result with the help of people,” he stressed. Until yesterday, he had not decided whether to use Hernandez, who did not play in the first game due to injury.

The “Red-Whites” will go to Agios Thomas with the aim of capsizing. “We want to make a revolution. So, we will go there to win the match and the “golden” set. With concentration and faith in our plan,” emphasized Alain Pagenk, and club coach Alberto Giuliani called the match “an excellent game.” Gates to closed, according to the home team, will open at 17.45. The right to enter will have the holders of printed season tickets and accredited persons.