UEFA Europa League Round of 32
Plzen 1 - 1 PEN 3-4 Panathinaikos
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Tetteh (V. Taborda) 9'
Renato Sanches 29'
HT
46' ↓ V. Jemelka ↑P. Adu
↓ A. Zaroury ↑F. Djuricic 46'
62' K. Spacil (P. Hrosovsky)
Alban Lafont 63'
74' Patrik Hrošovský
↓ V. Taborda ↑F. Pellistri 76'
82' ↓ S. Lawal ↑M. Vydra
82' ↓ K. Spacil ↑A. Sojka
82' ↓ L. Cerv ↑M. Valenta
↓ A. Bakasetas ↑A. Gnezda Cerin 90'
Ahmed Touba 90'+4
↓ A. Touba ↑J. Hernandez 91'
Davide Calabria 96'
100' ↓ T. Ladra ↑J. Panos
Javier Hernández 105'
↓ R. Sanches ↑K. Swiderski 109'
↓ A. Tetteh ↑M. Pantovic 115'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Plzen
Goalkeepers
F. Wiegele 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Dweh 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
65%
Duel Win %
V. Jemelka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
K. Spacil 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
A. Memic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Cerv 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
P. Hrosovsky 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
96%
Pass Acc
T. Ladra 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
C. Souare
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
D. Visinsky 
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
39
Passes
18
Duels
S. Lawal
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
M. Tvrdon 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Silhavy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Chalupa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sojka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Panos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Valenta
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Vydra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Novak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Adu
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Panathinaikos
Goalkeepers
A. Lafont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. I. Ingason 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
11
Duels Won
79%
Win %
A. Touba
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
53%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
G. Katris
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Tetteh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Calabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sanches
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Bakasetas 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
G. Kyriakopoulos
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
V. Taborda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
A. Zaroury
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
C. Geitonas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Hernandez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
A. Gnezda Cerin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Pellistri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Djuricic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Pantovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Andino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Swiderski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kotsaris
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | Panathinaikos | 2 - 2 | Plzen | UEFA Europa League | Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium |
| 12/11/2025 | Panathinaikos | 0 - 0 | Plzen | UEFA Europa League | Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium |
02/19/2026
12/11/2025
Plzen Win
Panathinaikos Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ten-Man Panathinaikos Dig Deep to Frustrate Plzen
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. A grueling stalemate at Stadion Mesta Plzne showcased immense defensive resolve, leaving this knockout tie teetering on a knife edge.
The Early Ambush
Coming into this second leg tied at 2-2 on aggregate, the Stakes were astronomical for both sides on this crucial European night. Panathinaikos wasted no time silencing the roaring home crowd at Stadion Mesta Plzne. In just the ninth minute, A. Tetteh latched onto a slick, penetrating ball from V. Taborda to score a brilliant opener, shifting the entire complexion of the knockout tie. Plzen were momentarily shell-shocked but quickly reasserted themselves, controlling possession with 59 percent of the ball as they hunted for a vital route back into the match. The early Intensity was absolutely relentless, with the Greek visitors perfectly content to absorb pressure, sit deep, and look for dangerous counter-attacking opportunities while the desperate hosts pushed their defensive line higher up the pitch.
The Midfield Maestro
The second half saw a dramatic shift in momentum as the hosts relentlessly turned the screw. The Balance of the tie finally swung back in the 62nd minute thanks to a moment of pure tactical quality. Patrik Hrošovský, who operated as an absolute orchestrator in the middle of the park, threaded a beautifully weighted pass for K. Spacil to confidently dispatch into the back of the net. This crucial equaliser leveled the aggregate score at an agonizing 3-3, instantly igniting the passionate home supporters and setting up a genuinely nail-biting finale. Despite racking up an imposing 17 total shots throughout the contest, the Czech side surprisingly struggled to test the opposing keeper with any consistency, registering a mere two efforts on target as they frantically searched for a tie-winning goal in regulation time.
Extra Time Heroics
With absolutely nothing separating these two determined sides after a grueling 90 minutes, the match inevitably bled into a tense extra-time period. The truly defining moment arrived in the 105th minute when Javier Hernández was shown a straight red card for a desperate professional foul as the last man. Suddenly reduced to ten men, the visitors had to summon every ounce of willpower to survive a late, frantic barrage. Sverrir Ingi Ingason delivered an absolute defensive masterclass, throwing his body into crucial tackles, while Alban Lafont remained a highly commanding presence between the sticks. A genuine test of Upset survival, the resilient Greek giants ultimately held firm against heavy set-piece pressure and ten corners to drag this bruising, bad-tempered encounter safely across the finish line.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Javier Hernández impact the match?
It forced the visitors into a desperate defensive block for the final 15 minutes, relying on heroic defending to survive the late onslaught and maintain the aggregate deadlock.
What made Patrik Hrošovský the Man of the Match?
He completely ran the midfield, delivering three key passes and providing the vital assist for the second-half equaliser that kept his team alive in the tie.
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.
Europa League Survival on the Line
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. With the tie perfectly balanced, this second leg is a brutal, zero-margin shootout for continental survival.
The Setup
Everything is square heading into this decisive Round of 32 clash at Stadion Mesta Plzne. The dramatic 2-2 draw in the first leg set a brilliant stage, where a late T. Ladra equalizer cancelled out a spectacular brace from Andreas Tetteh. The Stakes could not be higher; it is simply win or go home. Plzen bring a stubborn undefeated Form into the fixture, though their habit of drawing games—managing just one win in their last four home matches—leaves the door ajar. Conversely, Panathinaikos have proven themselves as away-day specialists recently, leaning on a solid Balance to frustrate hosts. With both sides boasting serious Stars on the pitch, expect a tense, tactical opening before the desperation kicks in.
Key Battle
The defining clash pits Plzen's heroic shot-stopper Florian Wiegele against the undisputed danger man, Andreas Tetteh. Wiegele has been a wall lately, racking up incredible save numbers and keeping his side in games. However, Tetteh already proved he can breach that defense twice in the first leg. If Wiegele controls his box and neutralizes the striker's movement, the home side holds the edge.
Our Prediction
We back Plzen to finally convert their home draws into a crucial victory. The Greeks will press hard, but the hosts are expected to absorb the pressure and strike on the counter. Our verdict is a hard-fought 2-1 win for the Czech side, sending them through on a 4-3 aggregate.