Rafa Benitez discusses Panathinaikos season finale against PAOK

Panathinaikos head coach Rafa Benitez addressed the media ahead of the final match of the Stoiximan Super League playoffs against PAOK. The match is scheduled to take place at the Apostolos Nikolaidis stadium under closed doors. During his interview with Cosmote TV, Benitez acknowledged that securing a spot in the top four was a challenging objective which his team successfully achieved. He reflected on the team's progress, noting that they had entered the playoff process trailing by 11 points. The coach emphasized the difficulty of maintaining player motivation when facing an opponent like PAOK, which is actively competing for second place. Benitez expressed his desire for the team to perform better in the upcoming season. He also commented on the emotional nature of Greek football, stating that he tries to maintain a calm and analytical approach to his work.