Olympiacos secured their first-ever European trophy, and Greece’s inaugural club-level continental triumph, with a dramatic 1-0 extra-time win over Fiorentina in the UEFA Europa Conference League final in Athens. The red and white-clad supporters celebrated late into the night as their team ended Fiorentina’s hopes for the second consecutive year.
Both teams launched aggressive attacks early on. Daniel Podence’s cut inside forced a smart save from Fiorentina’s Filippo Terracciano, while Nikola Milenkovic’s goal was disallowed for offside after a corner routine.
Fiorentina dominated the first half, with Giacomo Bonaventura, last year’s Conference League final scorer, testing Olympiacos goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis twice. Conference League top scorer Ayoub El Kaabi was kept quiet by Fiorentina’s defense, with a poor touch denying him a clear goal opportunity.
Olympiacos, relieved with a 0-0 scoreline at halftime, played conservatively after the break. Fiorentina continued to press, with Milenkovic heading wide and Christian Kouame’s miskick being parried by Tzolakis.
As the match progressed, Olympiacos grew more confident. Vicente Iborra’s flicked header from Andre Horta’s free-kick narrowly missed, pushing the game into extra time. The Greeks maintained their momentum, with Stevan Jovetic’s fierce strike being tipped past the post by Terracciano.
Fiorentina’s substitutes, Antonin Barak and Jonathan Ikone, combined for a strong effort, but Tzolakis made a crucial save. Olympiacos sensed victory was near and capitalized in the second period of extra time. Santiago Hezze’s bursting run and cross found Ayoub El Kaabi, who headed home his 33rd goal of the season, securing a historic win for Olympiacos.
This triumph marked a significant milestone for Greek football, as Olympiacos celebrated their maiden European trophy and Fiorentina endured heartbreak in the final once again.
