Olympiacos defeats AEL 4-0 in Greek Cup opener

Olympiacos began their Greek Cup campaign with a decisive 4-0 victory over AEL on September 2, 2026. The match saw a slow start from the Piraeus side, who survived a critical defensive moment in the 24th minute when a mistake by goalkeeper Popovic was saved on the goal line by Carmo. Following a disputed penalty appeal from AEL before halftime, Olympiacos dominated the second half, securing the win through four different debut scorers.

The scoring began in the 34th minute with a header from Gonzalez, assisted by Fortounis. The lead was extended early in the second half by Sa in the 49th minute, followed by goals from Bruno in the 54th minute and Roca, who finalized the scoreline in the 66th minute. This victory marks a successful opening to the tournament for Olympiacos, while AEL remains without a point in the competition following the match.