Olympiacos defeats Panathinaikos 2-0 in final derby at Leoforos Stadium

Olympiacos secured a 2-0 victory against Panathinaikos during the second matchday of the Stoiximan Super League playoffs. This game marked the final derby between the two rivals held at the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium. Gelson Martins opened the scoring in the 33rd minute following a defensive error by Jedvaj, while Rodinei doubled the lead in the 45+1st minute. The win keeps Olympiacos in the title race, narrowing the gap to 5 points behind league leaders AEK. Panathinaikos remains at 50 points following the defeat. Coach José Luis Mendilibar expressed satisfaction with his team's effectiveness and ability to handle pressure during the critical encounter. Looking ahead, the playoff schedule continues with upcoming matches for all involved clubs, including key matchups against PAOK and AEK in early May.