Ajax defeats Olympiacos 1-0 in friendly match

On July 18, 2026, Olympiacos suffered a 1-0 defeat to Ajax in a friendly match held at the Dutch club's training center in Amsterdam. The only goal of the game was scored in the 80th or 81st minute of play. Olympiacos coach Jose Luis Mendilibar tested a new starting lineup, featuring debutant goalkeeper Popovic and defender Smailovic. Despite the loss, Olympiacos players like Roman Yaremchuk created several scoring opportunities throughout the match. This was the first friendly defeat for the Piraeus club this season. Olympiacos has upcoming matches against Royal Antwerp and AZ Alkmaar scheduled for July 24-25. The team will begin its official Champions League third qualifying round campaign on August 4 or 5 against an opponent yet to be determined from several potential clubs.