Panathinaikos and AEL draw 1-1 in Super League matchday 21
On matchday 21 of the Stoiximan Super League, Panathinaikos drew 1-1 against AEL Novibet at the Leoforos Stadium. Under coach Rafa Benitez, Panathinaikos utilized a 3-4-3 formation but failed to create significant scoring opportunities during the first half. AEL took the lead in the 48th minute through a goal by Lubomir Tupta following a quick counter-attack. Panathinaikos equalized in the 67th minute with a long-range left-footed strike from Tasos Bakasetas. Despite controlling possession late in the game, the home side was unable to find a winner. The result leaves Panathinaikos with 33 points, six points behind Levadiakos with a game in hand, while AEL moves to 20 points in 12th place. Benitez dealt with numerous absences for the match, including key players such as Ingason, Pelistri, and Djuricic.