The “mother of all battles” in Greek football gives a special color to tomorrow’s 24th round of CL1, which this time has a special meaning. Three games before the regular season final, the clash between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos is not only the honor of arms and the pride of the fans, but also a very decisive match in the battle for the title, a condition unprecedented in the last ten. years, however, with KED, he appointed the controversial Portuguese João Pinheiro, who caused sharp protests from PAOK in the first round match against the Red-Whites (1-2), as a referee.

The Greens go to Faliro as leaders and force the Red-Whites to only chase the win in order to stay closer to the top. With a draw, +5 will remain in their favor, which, possibly, will increase later, since the last round is followed by the AEK-Olympiacos derby, and with the victory of Panathinaikos, the gap will increase to 8 points and everything will become much more difficult for the champion of the last three years .

Olympiakos has not yet beaten Panathinaikos, AEK and PAOK in the league or cup, and the Greens have accordingly beaten all the teams from the so-called “big five” this year, except for tomorrow’s opponent!

If the “red-whites” win, as well as AEK, PAOK, then the fight for the title becomes “firing” again, with 4 teams within 4 points!

A little earlier, AEK will host Asteras Tripoli in the invincible Agia Sophia and, if they win, will become the winner, since one or both (in case of a draw) its main rivals will lose on points. The 4th contender for the title also has a difficult mission. PAS Ioannina is a tough nut to crack for everyone at home and threatens PAOK who ruined the derby and if they win their last three games they will make up some of the difference and advance to the playoffs more competitively.

Sunday’s Ari-Atromitu duel has the character of a final for the guests, who are just waiting for victory in pursuit of a place in the top six. On Sunday Ionikos and Levadeiakos will play very important home matches in the battle for survival against OFI and Panaitolikos respectively. The curtain of the competition opens today in Panthessalikos with a match between Volos and Lamia.

So, the program of the 24th round: TODAY: 20.00 Volos – Lamia. SATURDAY: 17:30 AEK – Asteras Tripoli, 19:00 Ioannina – PAOK, 20:30 Olympiacos – Panathinaikos. SUNDAY: 16.00 Ionia – OFI, 16.00 Levadeiakos – Panaitolikos, 19.30 Aris – Atromitos. Standings: Panathinaikos 54, AEK 50, Olympiakos 49, PAOK 47, Volos 35, Aris 34, Atromitos 28, Panaitolikos 27, Asteras Tripoli 24, OFI 23, PAS Ioannina 22, Ionikos 15, Levadeikos 13, Lamia 12 (note: AEK) and Atromitos has one less match).