Olympiacos reclaimed the Greek Super League title in style, with a commanding 4-2 victory over PAOK in the penultimate round of the Stoiximan Super League play-offs. The win at the “Georgios Karaiskakis” Stadium capped off a dominant home campaign for the Piraeus giants, who remained unbeaten at home throughout the season and completed a clean sweep over their main rivals—AEK, Panathinaikos, and PAOK.

Despite conceding within the opening minute after a costly error allowed Andrija Živković to score for PAOK, Olympiacos responded with composure and attacking flair. A well-worked move in the 14th minute saw Gelson Martins assist El Kaabi, who teed up Velde to hammer in the equaliser. The hosts took control of the match by the 30th minute, with a powerful header from El Kaabi off a pinpoint Santiago Hezze cross giving them the lead.

PAOK, however, remained in the fight and levelled the match once more before halftime through Živković, who completed his brace following a dazzling solo run and assist from Konstantelias. But Olympiacos proved too strong in the second half. Chiquinho restored the lead in the 80th minute after Martins sliced through the defence, and just seven minutes later, a swift counterattack saw Yaremchuk set up Martins for a sharp finish, sealing the 4-2 triumph and sparking celebrations across Karaiskakis as the 48th title returned to Piraeus after a three-year absence.

Meanwhile, Panathinaikos locked in second place with a gritty 2-1 away win over AEK at the “Agia Sophia” Stadium. Erik Lamela gave the hosts the lead just before halftime, converting a low cross from Aboubakary Koita. The “Trifylli” responded with authority in the second half, equalising through a stunning long-range effort from Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi in the 51st minute. Ten minutes later, striker Karol Swiderski slotted home a penalty that would prove decisive.

With Panathinaikos now mathematically secure in second and guaranteed a place in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, the final round against Olympiacos on May 11 is reduced to a symbolic clash between the eternal enemies of Greek football.

Elsewhere, Aris secured fifth place despite being held to a 1-1 draw away to OFI. The Cretans struck early through Vasilios Lampropoulos, but Aris salvaged a point with a late equaliser from Dario Spikic in the 89th minute. Their position was guaranteed after Asteras Tripolis fell to a heavy 4-1 home defeat against Atromitos, who blitzed the first half with goals from Makana Baku, Dimitris Kaloskamis, Peter Michori and Brayan Palmezano. A solitary second-half goal from Tasos Chatzigiovanis did little to change the outcome.

Although Aris finish fifth, their European fate could hinge on the Greek Cup Final. Should underdogs OFI defeat Olympiacos, they could snatch the final European ticket, denying Aris a continental campaign.

In the relegation group, Tuesday’s upcoming fixtures—Kallithea vs Panetolikos, Panserraikos vs Volos, and Lamia vs Levadiakos—will help determine the final standings in what has been a tightly contested battle for survival.

Super League Ladder – Championship Group

Olympiacos – 72 pts

Panathinaikos – 59

PAOK – 55

AEK – 53

Fifth to Eighth Play-off Standings

5. Aris – 32

6. Asteras Tripolis – 27

7. Atromitos – 25

8. OFI – 19

Relegation Group (after Round 5)

9. Levadiakos – 38

10. Panetolikos – 38

11. Volos – 33

12. Panserraikos – 33

13. Kallithea – 28

14. Lamia – 17

Final Round Fixtures – May 11

Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos

PAOK vs AEK