UEFA Champions League League Stage - 7
Olympiakos Piraeus 2 - 0 FT Bayer Leverkusen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
2' Costinha (Rodinei)
5' P. Retsos
C. Kofane 29'
45'+1 M. Taremi (Rodinei)
HT
↓ Lucas ↑M. Tillman 58'
↓ I. Maza ↑Arthur 70'
↓ C. Kofane ↑P. Schick 70'
73' M. Taremi
74' ↓ L. Pirola ↑G. Biancone
75' ↓ M. Taremi ↑A. El Kaabi
75' ↓ C. Mouzakitis ↑D. Garcia
79' ↓ G. Martins ↑B. Onyemaechi
↓ E. Poku ↑M. Culbreath 81'
82' ↓ Chiquinho ↑L. Scipioni
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Olympiakos Piraeus
Goalkeepers
Konstantinos Tzolakis 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Costinha 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Panagiotis Retsos 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Pirola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Francisco Ortega 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Santiago Hezze 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Christos Mouzakitis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
75
Entry
Rodinei 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Chiquinho
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Gelson Martins
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Mehdi Taremi
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Nikolaos Botis 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexios Kalogeropoulos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giulian Biancone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Onyemaechi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Scipioni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Nascimento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Strefezza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub El Kaabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roman Yaremchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Podence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Janis Blaswich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jarell Quansah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Andrich
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Loïc Badé
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
77%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Lucas Vázquez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ezequiel Fernández 
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
85
Passes
14
Duels
Aleix García
MAGNET
117
Activity
117
Activity
111
Passes
6
Duels
Alejandro Grimaldo
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
80
Passes
12
Duels
Forwards
Ibrahim Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Ernest Poku
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
37
Passes
11
Duels
Christian Kofane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Niklas Lomb
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jesper Schlich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arthur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeanuël Belocian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Tape
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Montrell Culbreath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrik Schick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/02/2026 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 0 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | UEFA Champions League | Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium |
| 20/01/2026 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 2 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | UEFA Champions League | Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium |
18/02/2026
20/01/2026
Olympiakos Piraeus Win
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Piraeus Efficiency Punishes Bayer Possession
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. A ruthless display of counter-attacking clinicality saw the Greek hosts secure a massive result despite seeing remarkably little of the ball.
The Lightning Strike
The atmosphere at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki was electric before a ball was even kicked, and the home crowd was rewarded almost instantly. Within two minutes, the tactical Balance of the match was tilted firmly in favour of Olympiakos Piraeus. A searching delivery from Rodinei found the late-running Costinha, who applied a precise finish to stun the visitors. This early breakthrough forced the German side out of their shell immediately, but it also allowed the hosts to retreat into a compact, disciplined defensive shape. While the early goal set a frantic tempo, it was the defensive coordination of the Piraeus outfit that prevented the immediate response many expected from the Bundesliga giants in the opening exchanges.
Against the Run of Play
As the first half progressed, Bayer Leverkusen began to suffocate the hosts, eventually controlling possession with a staggering 71% share of the ball. The Intensity of their pressure was relentless, earning eight corners and peppering the Greek goal with 17 total shots. However, for all their intricate passing and territorial dominance, they lacked the final clinical touch. Just as the fourth official signaled for stoppage time, Olympiakos struck a hammer blow. Once again, Rodinei was the architect, providing his second assist of the night for M. Taremi. The Iranian striker’s goal in the 45th minute was a masterclass in transitional play, leaving the visitors facing a mountain to climb at the interval despite their statistical superiority.
The Wall of Piraeus
The second period was a sustained siege on the Olympiakos penalty area, yet the scoreboard remained unmoved. This was largely due to the heroic performance of Konstantinos Tzolakis, whose six saves provided an impassable barrier for the Leverkusen forwards. Supported by a warrior-like performance from Panagiotis Retsos at the heart of the defence, the hosts weathered every storm. The Stakes were high in this mid-table Champions League battle, and the result represents a significant Upset Factor given the disparity in resources and ball control. For Leverkusen, it was a night of deep frustration as 602 accurate passes translated into zero goals, while the hosts celebrated a victory built on grit and opportunistic finishing that moves them upward in the league phase standings.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Olympiakos?
Costinha opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, followed by M. Taremi in the 45th minute.
How did Konstantinos Tzolakis influence the result?
Tzolakis was exceptional, making 6 crucial saves to preserve a clean sheet under immense pressure.
Did possession reflect the final scoreline?
No; despite Leverkusen having 71% possession, Olympiakos won 2-0 through clinical finishing and resolute defending.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Athens Pressure Cooker: A European Six-Pointer
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. This is a high-stakes salvage operation at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium where the loser likely waves goodbye to the knockout phase.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher as we enter the seventh round of this revamped league stage. Olympiakos Piraeus find themselves languishing in 29th position, haunted by a lack of home clinical edge that has seen them fail to register a single victory in front of their own fans this campaign. Conversely, Bayer Leverkusen arrive in Greece as something of a tactical enigma; while their overall Form has been patchy, they have proven to be away specialists, securing a 66.7% win rate on the road. The Balance of this fixture is incredibly tight, with the mathematical projections suggesting a near-dead heat between the Greek giants and the German visitors. With Stars in the lineup looking to reignite their seasons, this is the definition of a crunch match.
Key Battle
The primary duel features Ayoub El Kaabi against the defensive awareness of Alejandro Grimaldo. El Kaabi is the focal point of the Greek attack, relying on service that Grimaldo will be tasked with cutting off at the source. If Grimaldo can pin the Olympiakos wingers back, El Kaabi will be isolated, but any lapse in the Spaniard’s tracking could see the Moroccan striker exploit the space in the channel. Furthermore, the presence of Mark Flekken in the Leverkusen goal—averaging nearly four saves per match—means the home side must be pinpoint with their finishing.
Our Prediction
Expect a match defined by nerves rather than fluidity. Olympiakos will likely dominate the early possession, spurred on by the vociferous local support, but Leverkusen’s counter-attacking efficiency is a constant threat. Flekken will likely be called into action early to keep the scores level. We predict a 1-1 draw; a result that keeps both teams mathematically alive but satisfied by neither in their quest for the top 24.