Greek football teams are gearing up for their European campaigns, with fixture dates and potential matchups becoming clearer. The new European season presents different starting points for AEK, Olympiacos, PAOK, Panathinaikos, and OFI, each facing unique challenges and significant opportunities.

AEK will begin from the playoffs of the Champions League, learning their opponent on August 3. The team, under the guidance of Marco Nikolits, will determine their seeding before the draw, which could place them in either the strong or weak brackets. If AEK advances to the playoffs, they secure a spot in the Champions League group stage, and even in the event of elimination, they will continue in the Europa League group stage.

Olympiacos will start from the second qualifying round of the Champions League, learning their opponent on June 16. The Piraeans are placed in the strong bracket and can expect a manageable opponent from a group of teams that theoretically do not pose a significant threat. Additionally, there is an open scenario for an upgrade if Aston Villa wins the Europa League and finishes in the top four of the Premier League.

PAOK will begin its European journey from the second qualifying round of the Europa League. The draw is scheduled for June 17, with PAOK in the strong bracket. However, to reach the group stage, PAOK will need to navigate three consecutive qualifying rounds in an exceptionally demanding schedule.

Panathinaikos faces a tough road in the Conference League, entering the competition from the second qualifying round. The team requires three consecutive qualifying rounds without room for error to secure a group stage spot.

OFI is closer than any other Greek team to a guaranteed European presence this autumn. The Cretans will compete in the Europa League playoffs, learning their opponent on August 3. Even in the event of elimination, they will continue in the Conference League group stage.

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  • LEAGUE PHASE
  • UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
  • FOOTBALL