Panathinaikos secures victory against Iraklis to remain top of the league

Panathinaikos maintained its lead in the Stoiximan Super League by defeating Iraklis 2-1 at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium on November 8, 2026. Despite trailing early after a goal in the 17th minute, the team under head coach Jacob Neestrup staged a comeback in the second half. Dessers equalized in the 56th minute, and Calabria secured the win with a penalty kick in the 90+4th minute. This victory keeps Panathinaikos at the top of the standings with 27 points from ten matches.

Ahead of the match, Panathinaikos owner Giannis Alafouzos visited the G. Kalafatis training center to meet with technical director Stefanos Kotsolis and coach Neestrup. The team arrived in Thessaloniki facing a demanding schedule, having played an intense schedule that included a 2-0 league win over AEK and a 2-1 Conference League victory against CSKA Sofia. Following this match, the league will enter a break, allowing the team to regroup while holding their two-point lead over Olympiacos.