Panathinaikos hosts PAOK for final match at Apostolos Nikolaidis stadium

On May 17, 2026, Panathinaikos will host PAOK in the final round of the Greek league playoffs at the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium. This match marks the final official game held at the historic venue before its decommissioning. The match will be played without spectators due to an existing disciplinary penalty imposed on the home team. Panathinaikos enters the fixture following a challenging playoff campaign without a win in five matches and missing several key players including Tetei, Pelistri, Jedvaj, Katris, Bakasetas, Dessers, and Sissoko, though Renato Sanches returns to the squad. Conversely, PAOK, managed by Razvan Lucescu, enters the game needing a victory to secure a second-place finish in the league standings. PAOK's preparation included tactical sessions in Nea Mesimvria, while Mady Camara and Dejan Lovren were sidelined for medical treatment. The outcome remains significant for PAOK's final position, pending the simultaneous result of the Olympiacos versus AEK match.