Olympiakos beats AEK, but PAOK remains top of Super League
Olympiakos claimed a 2-0 victory over visiting AEK in Sunday’s derby, keeping the pressure on Super League leader PAOK, who also won at home.
Ayoub El Kaabi opened the scoring from the penalty spot, and Mehdi Taremi added a second with a header, giving Olympiakos its first derby win of the season after earlier draws and defeats. The win came just days after a heavy 6-1 loss at Barcelona in European competition.
PAOK maintained its one-point lead atop the table, defeating Volos 3-0 in Toumba. Giorgos Giakoumakis scored first, followed by a brace from Magomed Ozdoev, with all goals coming in the second half.
On the debut of legendary manager Rafa Benitez at Panathinaikos, the Greens beat Asteras Tripolis 2-0. Karol Swiderski converted a penalty, and an own goal by Julian Chicco sealed the win, earning the former Liverpool coach a warm reception from fans.
Other weekend results included:
Levadiakos 1-1 Aris
Larissa 2-0 Panserraikos (first win of the season)
Atromitos 3-1 OFI, leading to the dismissal of OFI manager Milan Rastavac
Standings: PAOK leads with 20 points, Olympiakos 19, AEK 16. Fourth place is shared by Levadiakos, Aris, Panathinaikos, and Volos with 12 points, with Panathinaikos having a game in hand.
