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Panathinaikos Faces Larissa in Must-Win Match at Leoforos

Published February 15, 2026, 09:28

Panathinaikos will host Larissa at Leoforos (21:00) for the 21st matchday of the Stoiximan Super League. The match is important for both teams, as Panathinaikos wants to react after being eliminated from the Cup, while Larissa seeks to improve its league position and move away from the danger zone. Panathinaikos, despite being eliminated from the Cup, has regained its confidence after the victory at Karaiskakis and wants to continue with wins in the championship. This victory boosted the morale of the players and hopes for a place in the top four. The match against Larissa is a 'must-win' for the 'Greens'. Rafa Benitez faces many problems due to absences, as Ingason, Kyriakopoulos, Sanchez, Pelistri, Juricic, Tsiriveya, Sisoko, Kotsira and Desser are not available. Larissa, on the other hand, comes from a heavy defeat against Panaitolikos and wants to prove that it was an unpredictable setback. Larissa wants to improve its league position and move away from the danger zone, as the upcoming schedule is demanding. The team of Savvas Pantelidis will fight to get a result at Leoforos, as they did in the first round, where they secured a draw.