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Panathinaikos President Alafouzos Furious with Benitez

Published January 20, 2026, 15:10
Panathinaikos President Alafouzos Furious with Benitez

The 4-0 defeat of Panathinaikos by AEK has caused significant dissatisfaction among owner Giannis Alafouzos, who expressed his anger towards Rafa Benitez and his staff. Alafouzos believes the team has not shown improvement since Benitez took over, unlike Olympiacos, which has demonstrated immediate results after January transfers and the arrival of Jose Luis Mendilibar. Benitez's future at Panathinaikos is uncertain, with Sebastian Leto being mentioned as a potential successor. The administration appears to be evaluating Benitez's performance at the end of the season, considering the overall team performance.