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Olympiacos Secures Victory in the Netherlands and Advances (VIDEO)

Published January 28, 2026, 23:09

Olympiacos achieved a significant 2-1 victory against Ajax in Amsterdam, securing their advancement to the next stage of the Champions League. The Piraeus team performed competitively and managed to overcome difficulties, earning a valuable three points in the League Phase. The match was closely contested, with Olympiacos taking the lead in the 52nd minute through a goal by Zeltson Martins. However, the visitors' joy was short-lived, as Ajax equalized in the 69th minute with a penalty awarded via VAR for a handball by Mouzakitis and converted by Dolberg. Despite the equalizer, Olympiacos remained undeterred and continued to press. Their persistence paid off in the 79th minute when Jesse scored with a header following a corner kick by Tsikinho, giving the team the lead and ultimately the victory. With this win, Olympiacos finished 18th in the standings and advanced to the next stage. Potential opponents include Atalanta or Bayer Leverkusen, with Olympiacos aiming to reach the '16' round of the Champions League.