Olympiacos delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the 7th matchday of the Champions League at Karaiskakis Stadium, keeping their hopes alive for playoff qualification.
Costinia opened the scoring in the 2nd minute from a Rodinei corner, while Mehdi Taremi doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time, also assisted by Rodinei.
Goalkeeper Tzolakis starred with a series of crucial saves, helping Olympiacos maintain their clean sheet despite sustained pressure from the Germans.
The win moves the red and whites to eight points and sets up a decisive clash against Ajax in Amsterdam on January 28, with qualification for the top European club competition at stake.
Olympiacos’ disciplined defence and high pressing in the first half, combined with clinical finishing, proved decisive as Leverkusen struggled to convert key chances.
In the second half, Olympiacos focused on protecting their lead, with Tzolakis continuing to deny multiple efforts from the visitors.
