Volos and Asteras Tripoli (3-3) opened the dance last night in Superleague 1, in a period that promises to be much more ambiguous (and therefore much more interesting) than all the previous ones. While most teams have yet to finalize their rosters and things could change by September 15 when the transfer market closes this year, top-level competition is expected to be fiercer. AEK, Panathinaikos and Aris seem (at least theoretically) strong enough in terms of quality, while Olympiacos and PAOK, who have been the No. 1 and No. 2 favorites for the title in recent years, have the money and know-how to change. the negative face of their disappointing European performances, where in a total of seven games they counted two relegations without scoring a single win. It seems, of course, an oxymoron to have such high expectations from the championship when its challengers were smashed in Europe against rivals with low and average potential, but precisely because they still have time to strengthen and “rally” as teams, it seems reasonable to hope that they will change their image and become more competitive. Time, however, will not be an ally for much longer, as due to the World Championship that will take place… in winter in Qatar, the championship will be suspended for 40 days, from the 13th round (the end of the first round), which will take place on November 12-13 , and the 14th (the premiere of the second round) on December 20-21.

Derbies are missing from the schedule of the weekend, which will start (based on the key number) from the 3rd round. Of today’s three games Atromitos – OFI is the most controversial and allowed AEK to play Lamia and PAOK to Tumba with Panaitolikos. On Sunday, champion Olympiacos hosts PAS Ioannina and cup winner Panathinaikos Ionikos, while Aris hosts newcomer Levadeiakos.

In general, the program: SATURDAY: 20.00 Atromitos – OFI, 21.30 Lamia – AEK, 21.45 PAOK – Panaitolikos. SUNDAY: 20.00 Panathinaikos – Ionian, 20.30 Aris – Levadeakos, 22.00 Olympiacos – PAS Ioannina.