Olympiakos Triumphs in Historic Europa Conference League Victory

Olympiakos secured a historic victory in the Europa Conference League final by defeating Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time. The match, which took place at AEK Athens‘ stadium, saw Ayoub El Kaabi score the decisive goal in the 116th minute following a cross from Santiago Hezze.

Jose Luis Mendilibar, the head coach of Olympiakos, expressed his joy at the club achieving a milestone they had not reached before. The fans and players celebrated the long-awaited triumph after a tense wait for VAR confirmation on the goal.

The victory marked Olympiakos’ first major European trophy win, making them the first Greek side to achieve such a feat. The intense final showcased a resilient performance from both sides, with Fiorentina suffering a second consecutive defeat in the Europa Conference League final.

Notable players in the match included David Carmo, who put in a standout performance for Olympiakos, and Nicolas Gonzalez, who missed a crucial chance for Fiorentina in the first half. The game saw limited goal-scoring opportunities, with El Kaabi ultimately sealing the win with his 33rd goal of the season.

Ben Grounds of Sky Sports highlighted Mendilibar’s remarkable coaching prowess, having led Sevilla to Europa League glory last year. Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis expressed pride in the club’s achievement and set ambitious sights on future success in European competitions.