Big derby against the background of his final Challenge Cup! Olympic and Panathinaikos measure their strength for the first time in history in the semi-finals of a European event.
The first semi-final will be played today (Tuesday 7/2) at 20:00, in Rentis closed. The rematch is scheduled for next week Wednesday (15/2) at 19:00. The two games will be broadcast on television by Cosmote TV, on the radio by News Bulletin 247 and by sport-fm.gr.
Olympiacos, which will host the first game, will line up without any competition problems. The “red and white” are at the top of the Volley League standings, at +8 from the “green” and come from a comfortable victory over Aristotelis Skydras.
THE Alberto Giuliani he said of the game: “It is a game with deep emotions for both sides, both for us and for the opponent. I believe in my players, but absolute concentration is needed. We want, with the help of our fans, to take the first step we need in order to gain a qualification lead to the next round of the competition, the final».
Panathinaikos, on the other hand, is “present” for the second year in a row in the semi-final of the competition and wants to progress, this time, to the end. He is coming off a loss to Foinikas Syros and is looking for a reaction in the big derby, to take a qualifying lead. The preparation of the “greens” ended with an injury problem, his Fernando Hernandez. The Cuban is doubtful for the game and Dimitris Andreopoulos will decide at the last minute about his participation.
On behalf of the “clover” players, Lucas Rangel said: “For the second year in a row we have reached the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup. We want to qualify for the finals and we will fight hard to achieve it starting from tomorrow. The match against Olympiakos is always a strong battle. We want a good result that will put us in an advantageous position in view of the rematch at home.”
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