1–1 at OAKA, everything to play for in Sofia
Your team drew 1–1 with CSKA 1948 in the Conference League qualifier at OAKA (1) (3). The performance left questions, defensively shaky, creatively blunt (1). But the tie is not lost. It all comes down to the return leg in Sofia.
Nistrup: "We go to Bulgaria to win and qualify"
Jacob Nistrup did not sugarcoat it after the match. "We go to Bulgaria to win and qualify," he said (3). The manager knows the job is straightforward: score and keep a clean sheet, or win outright.
What went wrong
The Greek press was not kind. Sportime described the night as a reality check, defensive gaps and a lack of creativity going forward (1). CSKA 1948 blocked your team effectively and will host the second leg with belief (2).
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Who is available
Nistrup has options despite the injuries. Livai Garcia and Desers were both registered in time for the UEFA squad list and are available for the return leg. The attacking reinforcements arrive at exactly the right moment.
Fan reactions
The mood on the Panathinaikos subreddit is frustrated but not defeatist. Fans saw a team that struggled, "problematic" was the word, but most agree qualification is still within reach in Sofia. The performance needs to be sharper, but 1–1 at home is a result you can overturn.
