UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
Panathinaikos 1 - 2 FT GO Ahead Eagles
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
55' K. Swiderski (Tete)
67' ↓ K. Swiderski ↑F. Djuricic
67' ↓ A. Bakasetas ↑M. Siopis
M. Smit (D. James) 75'
77' Manolis Siopis
79' ↓ G. Kotsiras ↑D. Calabria
↓ R. Margaret ↑C. Twigt 79'
79' ↓ A. Gnezda Cerin ↑V. Taborda
M. Smit (D. James) 82'
86' ↓ G. Kyriakopoulos ↑F. Mladenovic
Jari De Busser 87'
↓ M. Suray ↑A. Adelgaard 87'
↓ M. Smit ↑F. Stokkers 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Panathinaikos
Goalkeepers
Alban Lafont 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giannis Kotsiras 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Erik Palmer-Brown 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Ahmed Touba 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
74
Passes
9
Duels
Giorgos Kiriakopoulos 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Anastasios Bakasetas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Pedro Chirivella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Gnezda Čerin
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Tetê
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
1
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Karol Świderski 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7
Rating
Anass Zaroury
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Bartłomiej Drągowski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Davide Calabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sverrir Ingi Ingason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Mladenović
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
2%
Pass Acc
Elton Fikaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasilios Lavdas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanouil Siopis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renato Sanches
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vicente Taborda
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Adriano Bregou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Đuričić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kotsaris
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
GO Ahead Eagles
Goalkeepers
Jari De Busser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mats Deijl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerrit Nauber 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Joris Kramer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean James
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Melle Meulensteen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evert Linthorst
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
59
Passes
8
Duels
Mathis Suray 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Jakob Breum
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richonell Margaret
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Milan Smit 
CLOSER
2
Late Goals
2
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Luca Plogmann
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sven Jansen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nando Verdoni
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giovanni van Zwam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julius Dirksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aske Adelgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Twigt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robbin Weijenberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenzo Goudmijn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassir Rahmouni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oskar Sivertsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Finn Stokkers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Panathinaikos
GO Ahead Eagles
Panathinaikos
GO Ahead Eagles
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
The Great Greek Robbery: Eagles Survive Siege
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A colossal goalkeeping masterclass allowed the Dutch side to weather a historic 33-shot storm and snatch a miraculous victory in Athens.
The Siege of Athens
The Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium witnessed a relentless green wave from the opening whistle. Panathinaikos took immediate control of the contest, completely dictating the tempo and suffocating their opponents. The sheer Intensity of the hosts' attacking play was frightening as they dominated possession with 64 percent of the ball. The creative strings were expertly pulled by Tetê, who carved open the Dutch defence time and time again, ultimately delivering seven crucial key passes. It was a true siege mentality, generating a staggering 33 shots throughout the evening. However, despite the constant pressure and an overwhelming territorial advantage, the Greek giants found themselves repeatedly frustrated during the early exchanges, unable to convert their massive statistical superiority into a concrete advantage on the scoreboard.
The Breakthrough and The Wall
The relentless pressure finally paid dividends in the 55th minute. Tetê found the perfect angle to assist K. Swiderski, who expertly finished to give the home side a thoroughly deserved lead. At this stage, the Balance of the match seemed entirely skewed in one direction. Yet, the true pivot of this encounter stood firmly between the posts for GO Ahead Eagles. Jari De Busser delivered an absolute masterclass in shot-stopping, single-handedly keeping his team in the fight. Racking up an astonishing eight saves against a barrage of strikes, the goalkeeper transformed into an impenetrable wall. His heroics ensured that despite facing an attacking avalanche, the visitors remained just one moment of magic away from stealing something against the run of play.
The Sucker Punch
Football can be a profoundly cruel game, and the final fifteen minutes provided the ultimate proof. Having absorbed unimaginable pressure, the visitors struck back with a ruthless sucker punch. The Upset Factor skyrocketed in the 75th minute when D. James set up M. Smit to completely silence the home crowd. Rather than settling for a stolen point, the Dutch outfit instantly struck again. Just seven minutes later, the exact same combination linked up, with Smit completing a sensational rapid-fire brace. The 2-1 heist leaves Panathinaikos languishing in 20th place despite their absolute dominance on the pitch. It was a classic smash-and-grab victory that perfectly illustrates how possession and shot volume mean nothing without a clinical edge in the crucial moments.
Key Questions
What made Jari De Busser the Man of the Match?
He produced an astounding eight saves to withstand a 33-shot barrage, keeping his team in the contest long enough to steal the win.
How did Panathinaikos complete the comeback from behind?
Panathinaikos actually took the initial lead through Swiderski, but it was GO Ahead Eagles who orchestrated the dramatic late comeback via a Milan Smit brace.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Playoff Survival on the Line in Athens
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. With the Dutch visitors in freefall and the Greek hosts clinging to a playoff spot, this gritty European tie is all about survival.
The Setup
This October 02, 2025 clash at the Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium brings together two sides desperate for points to secure their European futures. Panathinaikos sit 20th in the table, just inside the top-24 playoff line. Their Form is solid, boasting a five-match unbeaten run, but a dismal 25% home win rate reveals lingering vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, GO Ahead Eagles are sinking fast in 28th place. The visitors bring terrible Form to Greece, having lost four straight matches. While global Stakes might seem low to neutral observers, the reality for these two clubs is a desperate scramble to avoid early elimination. The competitive Balance heavily favours the hosts, who must capitalise on the Eagles' miserable away momentum.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Anass Zaroury against the visiting defence led by Joris Kramer. Zaroury's Stars rating is off the charts right now, acting as the creative and lethal heartbeat of the Greek attack. Kramer faces a monumental task trying to anchor a fragile backline against a winger peaking at exactly the right time.
Our Prediction
We expect a routine 2-0 victory for Panathinaikos. The visitors simply lack the firepower and confidence to upset a side sitting comfortably higher in the standings. Zaroury's individual brilliance will break down a deep Dutch block early, forcing GO Ahead Eagles to open up and ultimately concede again on the counter.