Olympiacos made history by overturning a 1-4 deficit against Maccabi Tel Aviv, as they secured a stunning 6-1 victory in the second leg played in Serbia. This victory propelled them to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League, marking their first appearance in a UEFA competition quarter-final since the 1998-1999 season.
Now, under the guidance of José Luis Mendilibar, the team faces a series of crucial fixtures, with the Greek Super League playoffs in full swing. Currently sitting fourth in the league standings with 57 points, Olympiacos trails the league leaders AEK Athens by 5 points.
In addition to the domestic campaign, Olympiacos is set to contest the quarter-final tie of the UECL against Turkish side Fenerbahçe.
Here is Olympiacos' fixture schedule for the end of March and throughout April:
- AEK Athens vs. Olympiacos | Greek Super League, championship playoffs | March 31
- Olympiacos vs. Aris | Greek Super League, championship playoffs | April 3
- Lamia vs. Olympiacos | Greek Super League, championship playoffs | April 7
- Olympiacos vs. Fenerbahçe | Europa Conference League, quarter-finals, 1st leg | April 11
- PAOK vs. Olympiacos | Greek Super League, championship playoffs | April 14
- Fenerbahçe vs. Olympiacos | Europa Conference League, quarter-finals, 2nd leg | April 18
- Olympiacos vs. PAOK | Greek Super League, championship playoffs | April 21
- Aris vs. Olympiacos | Greek Super League, championship playoffs | April 24
- Olympiacos vs. Lamia | Greek Super League, championship playoffs | April 28
The upcoming fixtures present Olympiacos with a formidable challenge as they juggle both domestic and European competitions. With the Super League playoffs intensifying, every match becomes crucial in their pursuit of league success. Olympiacos will need to maintain consistency and perform at their best to close the gap on AEK Athens and secure the league title.
Simultaneously, the quarter-final clash against Fenerbahçe in the Europa Conference League adds another layer of excitement and pressure. Competing on the continental stage brings prestige and the opportunity to showcase their talent against formidable opponents. Olympiacos will be eager to make their mark and progress further in the tournament, aiming to etch their name in European football history.
As the stakes rise with each passing fixture, Olympiacos will rely on the collective effort of their squad, led by manager José Luis Mendilibar, to navigate through this challenging period successfully. With a blend of experience and emerging talent, coupled with Mendilibar's tactical acumen, Olympiacos will approach each match with determination and ambition, aiming to achieve its objectives on multiple fronts.