Mendilibar Prepares Olympiacos for Greek Cup Final Showdown

ATHENS, Greece — José Luis Mendilibar, the coach of Olympiacos, addressed media following his team’s 1-0 victory over Panathinaikos at OAKA Stadium on May 12. The win marked the conclusion of this season’s Stoiximan Super League playoff round and set the stage for Olympiacos’ upcoming Greek Cup final against OFI on May 17.

Mendilibar reflected on the recent match, acknowledging that his team struggled in the first half. “We weren’t good in the first half, and the opponent was better than us,” he said. Despite this challenge, he praised his players for maintaining focus and eventually capitalizing on their chances. El Kaabi’s penalty goal in the 60th minute sealed the win for the “Red-and-Whites.”

Looking ahead to the cup final, Mendilibar emphasized the importance of adaptability. “Even though the final will be played at the same stadium, it will be a completely different match,” he noted. The team’s goal is not only to compete but also to improve upon their previous performances.

As Olympiacos aims for a domestic double, the coach pointed to the team’s recent form, having won their last matches decisively. “Olympiacos won all its matches in the last two months and pulled away from the rest,” he stated, reinforcing the team’s commitment to maintain their competitive edge.

With the anticipation building for the cup final, fans and players alike are eager to see how the team will adapt and perform at OAKA, where they hope to secure more silverware.