Through to the league phase, the hard way
Your team did it the hard way. Panathinaikos needed extra time in Sofia to get past CSKA 1948 and secure a place in the Conference League league phase (2). Cyriel Dessers scored in stoppage time, the moment he had waited eight months for. A debut goal from Livei Garcia made it 2–1. The Belgian-Nigerian striker celebrated with the travelling support, and after an injury-plagued season, that moment mattered.
Van Drongelen fee confirmed at €6.5m
Samsunspor president Yüksel Yıldırım has confirmed the final fee for Rick van Drongelen's move to Panathinaikos: €6.5 million (1). The Dutch defender felt discomfort during the Sofia match, along with Giorgos Kyriakopoulos. Neestrup has admitted the football is not yet fluid, prioritising qualification over style. With Kifisia up next in the league on August 23, fitness is the question.
