Olympiacos defeats Panathinaikos 1-0 in Stoiximan Super League derby

Olympiacos secured a 1-0 victory over rivals Panathinaikos during the sixth round of the Stoiximan Super League at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on October 11, 2026. The match's deciding goal was scored by captain Panagiotis Retsos in the 34th minute following an assist by Freuler. Despite Olympiacos player Saliakas receiving a red card in the 65th minute, the team successfully defended their lead against limited pressure from the opposition, maintaining control for the majority of the match.

This result brings Olympiacos to 13 points, narrowing the gap to two points behind league-leaders Panathinaikos, who remain at 15 points, with AEK holding 14. This victory marks a significant milestone for Olympiacos, as it is their third consecutive league win against their rivals, a streak not seen since the 1996-1998 period. Additionally, Kostas Fortounis reached 350 appearances for the club during the match.

Following the game, Olympiacos owner Vangelis Marinakis held a video call with club vice-president Kostas Karapapas to congratulate the team and the goalscorer. In the exchange, which was noted for its intensity, Marinakis praised the squad's performance against both the opponent and the officiating, urging them to continue their strong form in both domestic and European competitions.