Olympiacos defeats Atromitos 1-0 in Stoiximan Super League opener

On the evening of August 22, 2026, Olympiacos secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Atromitos in their opening match of the 2026-27 Stoiximan Super League season at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium. The match remained deadlocked for most of the game due to an outstanding performance by Atromitos goalkeeper Lefteris Choutesiotis, who effectively denied the home team, including saving a penalty kick taken by Ayoub El Kaabi in the 80th minute.

The breakthrough finally occurred in the 82nd minute when David Carmo, who had entered the match as a substitute for the injured Pirola, scored the winning goal. The win provides a crucial start for coach Jose Luis Mendilibar, whose position had been subject to internal administrative review following the team's early elimination from the Champions League by Nijmegen. This match also marked the debut for recent signings Freuler and Tiknizian, who were included in the match squad.

Following this victory, Olympiacos begins its campaign to reclaim the league title. The team continues to manage a significant squad overhaul as the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion, while the coaching staff maintains the support of the club's administration.