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Mendilibar: "Tomorrow's Game is Completely Different"

Published February 17, 2026, 17:23

Olympiacos coach José Luis Mendilibar spoke at the press conference ahead of the match against Bayer Leverkusen for the Champions League playoffs. Mendilibar emphasized that tomorrow's game is "completely different" from the previous one, despite Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten streak. He expressed the team's desire to show the same intensity, desire and concentration as in the previous match. Mendilibar stated that the team has learned a lot from the first match, but Bayer Leverkusen also knows Olympiacos' strengths. He was asked about the meeting held in Spata between himself, the players and the president, but avoided giving details, expressing his annoyance at the leak of information. The Spanish coach stated that all players are available and in good condition, while expressing his satisfaction with the team's progress so far. He stressed that the team will try to be as effective as last time, despite Bayer Leverkusen's good form. Finally, Mendilibar thanked the fans for the ovation they give him, but expressed his embarrassment for it, emphasizing that he is doing his job and does not seek such demonstrations.