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Olympiacos' players and staff celebrate with the trophy

Extra-time winner seals European success for Olympiacos

Olympiacos won their first major European trophy as Ayoub El Kaabi's late extra-time winner inflicted a second straight Europa Conference League final defeat on Fiorentina.

Soccer • 29 May 24

Ayoub El Kaabi nutmegs Emiliano Martinez to complete his brace

El Kaabi strikes twice as Olympiacos defeat Aston Villa

A composed Olympiacos outfit ended Aston Villa's European dreams in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League, winning 2-0 on the night and 6-2 on aggregate.

Soccer • 09 May 24

Emiliano Martinez's return would be a major boon to their comeback hopes

Villa's Martinez looks likely to pass late fitness test

Emiliano Martinez looks set to return to the Aston Villa side as they plot a dramatic European comeback against Olympiacos.

Soccer • 08 May 24

An animated Unai Emery barks instructions at his players at Villa Park

'Frustrated and disappointed' Villa plan for comeback

Unai Emery has not given up hope of Aston Villa still reaching a first European final since 1982 despite losing 4-2 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos.

Soccer • 03 May 24

Olympiacos hammering leaves Villa Euro dream in tatters

Aston Villa's hopes of reaching a first European final since 1982 are in tatters after losing 4-2 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos.

Soccer • 02 May 24

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sees a chance slip by

Arsenal narrowly avoid a Greek tragedy in Europa League

Recalled Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a number of clear-cut chances as the Gunners made heavy weather of progressing to the Europa League quarter-finals against 10-man Olympiacos on a 3-2 aggregate score.

Soccer • 18 Mar 21

Aubameyang was an unused substitute for the North London derby

Arteta clears the air with Aubameyang but coy on return

Mikel Arteta has held talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after dropping the Arsenal captain for Sunday's north London derby - but says he cannot guarantee the striker will start against Olympiacos on Thursday.

Soccer • 17 Mar 21

'The chances that we have conceded, they are coming from ourselves'

Arteta: Critics 'not far off' on self-inflicted goals

Mikel Arteta saw Arsenal leave Olympiacos in charge of their Europa League tie following a good win - but admitted his side were once again their own worst enemy as a defensive error almost proved costly.

Soccer • 12 Mar 21

Martin Odegaard (C) celebrates after scoring Arsenal's first goal

Advantage Arsenal after overcoming Olympiacos

Arsenal struck two late goals to beat Olympiacos 3-1 and take control of their Europa League round of 16 clash – having almost proved architects of their own downfall once again.

Soccer • 11 Mar 21

Foden fires Man City past Olympiacos and into last-16

Phil Foden scored the only goal as Manchester City secured their place in the Champions League knockout stages yet again with a 1-0 victory over Olympiacos in Greece.

Soccer • 25 Nov 20

Pep Guardiola is taking a patient approach before unleashing Sergio Aguero

Guardiola the architect for City goalscoring chances

Pep Guardiola recognises the onus is on him to resolve Manchester City's goalscoring problems.

Soccer • 25 Nov 20

Pep Guardiola's side had 20 shots at the Etihad, with seven of those on target

City's profligacy is Pep's peeve

Pep Guardiola believes his Manchester City side will need to sharpen up in front of goal after labouring to a hard-earned 3-0 win over Olympiacos in the Champions League.

Soccer • 03 Nov 20

Gabriel Jesus scores City's second on the night

Jesus makes an impact on return in Manchester City win

Gabriel Jesus made a goalscoring return to action as Manchester City maintained their 100% start in the Champions League with a 3-0 win over Olympiacos.

Soccer • 03 Nov 20

Champions League results and reports

Relive all the action from a busy night in the Champions League as Liverpool travelled to Italy and Manchester City hosted Olympiacos.

Soccer • 03 Nov 20

City seek nine points from nine against the Greeks

Guardiola wants City to take charge of CL group

Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City side not to miss the chance to take firm control of their Champions League group with a home victory over Olympiacos.

Soccer • 03 Nov 20

Pedro Martins' side are second in their domestic league after five matches

Olympiacos coach eyeing upset against Manchester City

Olympiacos coach Pedro Martins believes his side have the opportunity to "achieve something great" as they face Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Soccer • 02 Nov 20

Jesus hasn't appeared since the opening day of the Premier League season

Man City waiting on Jesus ahead of Olympiacos tie

Gabriel Jesus is hoping to prove his fitness for Manchester City's Champions League clash with Olympiacos on Tuesday, with manager Pep Guardiola confirming that he's back at training.

Soccer • 02 Nov 20

Liverpool wrap up deal for Greece left-back Tsimikas

Liverpool have completed the £11.75m signing of Olympiacos defender Kostas Tsimikas on a five-year contract.

Soccer • 10 Aug 20

Wolves hold on against Olympiacos to book last 8 spot

Wolves booked their place in the Europa League quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Olympiacos at Molineux on Thursday.

Soccer • 06 Aug 20

Ten-man Olympiacos make weary Wolves work for a draw

Pedro Neto earned Wolves a 1-1 draw at 10-man Olympiacos as they forgot their frustration at being forced to play amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Soccer • 12 Mar 20

Manchester City's game against Arsenal this evening is off

Man City v Arsenal off due to coronavirus fears

Wednesday night's match between Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed over coronavirus fears after the owner of recent Gunners opponents Olympiacos contracted Covid-19, the Premier League has said.

Soccer • 11 Mar 20

Wolves confirmed they would respect UEFA's decision and play the match, but urged the governing body to "consider alternative options moving forwards, as this will not be the last fixture to be affected by coronavirus".

Wolves condemn UEFA for not postponing Olympiacos clash

Wolves have condemned the decision not to postpone their Europa League tie with Olympiacos, claiming the trip to Greece "poses unnecessary risks" to their players and staff.

Soccer • 10 Mar 20

'The recent virus has 'visited' me and I felt obliged to let the public know'

Nottingham Forest owner has contracted coronavirus

Nottingham Forest majority owner Evangelos Marinakis has taken to Instagram to announce that he has contracted coronavirus.

Soccer • 10 Mar 20

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo takes his team to Greece

No fans will attend Wolves' clash at Olympiacos

Wolves' Europa League tie at Olympiacos on Thursday will be played behind closed doors.

Soccer • 09 Mar 20

Sixteen teams remain in the race to lift the Europa League trophy

Wolves to face Olympiacos, United get Austrians LASK

Manchester United will face Austrian side LASK in the last 16 of the Europa League following Friday's draw in Nyon.

Soccer • 28 Feb 20