Panathinaikos defeats AEK 2-0 in the Athens derby

On November 1, 2026, Panathinaikos secured a decisive 2-0 victory against AEK in the 9th round of the Stoiximan Super League at the Olympic Stadium (OAKA). Goals from Tetteh and Antino at the start of each half propelled the hosts to the win, despite the team finishing the match with ten players. Panathinaikos dominated the encounter, with the woodwork denying additional goals from Antino and Levi Garcia.

This victory allows Panathinaikos to reclaim the top spot in the league table with 24 points, maintaining a two-point lead over Olympiacos. For AEK, coached by Marko Nikolic, this result marked their first defeat in the league, dropping them to 4th place with 17 points, seven points behind the leaders, though they hold a game in hand. The atmosphere at OAKA was electrified by the home fans, who celebrated the team's strong performance and current unbeaten momentum under coach Jacob Friis-Hansen (Nistrup).

Panathinaikos remains focused on upcoming challenges, while AEK looks to recover from this setback. The league season continues with high-stakes fixtures, including key upcoming derbies as teams approach the final stages of the first round.