Marko completes the Superbet Greek Cup field ahead of the league phase

Marko secured the final spot in the Superbet Greek Cup League Phase after defeating Ellas Syrou in a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1 in regular time, with Marko scoring in the 90th minute and Ellas Syrou equalizing two minutes later through a penalty by Nino. In the ensuing shootout, Marko prevailed 4-3, officially completing the group of 16 participants.

The 16 teams were divided into four pots based on their 2025/26 season performance, and the official draw took place on August 25, 2026. Top seeds include AEK, Olympiacos, PAOK, and Panathinaikos. Each team will compete in four matches—two at home and two away—against opponents from each pot. The structure is designed to determine the eight quarterfinalists; the top four teams in the overall standings qualify directly, while those placed 5th to 12th will enter a playoff round. The bottom four teams will be eliminated from the competition.

The tournament matches are scheduled to begin between September 1 and 3, 2026. High-profile fixtures include the PAOK versus AEK match on the fourth matchday and the Olympiacos against Panathinaikos game on the fifth. Meanwhile, an appeal filed by Asteras AKTOR regarding the validity of the tournament entries remains pending.