Olympiacos

UCL: Rashford continues impressive form in high-scoring Barcelona win

UCL: Rashford continues impressive form in high-scoring Barcelona win

Marcus Rashford continued his impressive form in front of goal for Barcelona as he netted a brace in the 6-1 win over Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Manchester United loanee had a goal contribution in seven consecutive competitive games before the October international break, including a brace in the Champions League opening 2-1 win at Newcastle United. Fermi. Lopez gave...

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UCL: Arteta hails strength of Arsenal bench after win over Olympiacos

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised the strength of the Gunners' bench following Tuesday's 2-0 win over Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League, Afrosport reports. The Spaniard started a number of key players from the bench including Eberechi Eze, Riccardo Calafiori, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber, and were still about to get a comfortable result courtesy of goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Saka. The...

UCL: Saka on target as Arsenal see off Olympiacos at the Emirates

UCL: Saka on target as Arsenal see off Olympiacos at the Emirates

Bukayo Saka was on target as Arsenal defeated Greek giants Olympiacos 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to record back-to-back wins in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, Afrosport reports. The Gunners defeated Spanish side Athletic Bilbao by the same scoreline away from home in their league phase opener a fortnight ago and were in front against Olympiacos after 12 minutes when Swedish striker Viktor...

Dessers on target as Panathinaikos share spoils in fiery Athens derby

Dessers on target as Panathinaikos share spoils in fiery Athens derby

Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers was on target as Panathinaikos played out a 1-1 draw with rivals Olympiacos in the Athens Derby in the Greek Super League on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old opened his account for the Greens, since completing his Deadline Day transfer from Scottish Premiership heavyweights Rangers, in the 1-0 Greek Cup first round win over Athens Kallithea in midweek. He got his...

Europa League: Athletic Bilbao, Frankfurt & Lazio secure quarterfinal spots

Europa League: Athletic Bilbao, Frankfurt & Lazio secure quarterfinal spots

Athletic Bilbao, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio, and Bodo/Glimt all secured their places in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Afrosport reports. Bilbao defeated 10-man Roma 3-1 at the San Mames thanks to a brace from Nico Williams either side of a Yuri Berchiche strike, while a stoppage time penalty from Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes ended up being a consolation for the visitors. Experienced German...