Olympiakos vs Panathinaikos: 7 Classic Clashes Between the Two Greek Giants

The Derby of the Eternal Enemies is part 90min's 50 Biggest Derbies in the World Series

The derby of the eternal enemies. 

Olympiakos vs Panathinaikos​ is no ordinary match, and it is no ordinary rivalry. The hatred runs so deep, in fact, that the rivalry even exists within other sports such as basketball, volleyball and water polo. 

Whenever these two teams play, it is far from clear what could happen. Matches have been postponed, fights have broken out, items have been thrown - it is truly a unique yet occasionally very dangerous match such is the tension that exists.  

Here's a look back at some of the best clashes between the two...

1990/91 - Olympiakos 3-4 Panathinaikos

Where better to start than with a seven-goal thriller? 

Giannis Kalitzakis opened the scoring for Panathinaikos, bundling the ball home after a corner just after half time. But Olympiakos immediately drew level through Lajos Detari - firing in his 14th goal of the season. 

There was then a lengthy stoppage in play as flares and all sorts of objects were thrown onto the field. Play did eventually get back underway, and the away side thought they had moved back into the lead as Spyros Marangos's effort hit the underside of the bar and seemingly crossed the line before bouncing out. 

As you'd expect, Olympiakos didn't warm to the idea that it was a goal, and yes, all hell once again broke loose. Police got involved, objects were thrown...the referee had no control. 

But when play was able to resume....again, Panagiotis Tsalouchidis soon drew the hosts level before Konstantinos Antoniou made it 3-2 just five minutes later. With just two minutes remaining, Stratos Apostolakis levelled it up once again, but it was Panathinaikos who would have the last laugh. 

That is because Giannis Samaras worked his way into the box before sliding the ball home with 90 minutes on the clock. 

A game that simply had it all. 

1992/93 - Panathinaikos 2-3 Olympiakos 

Olympiakos started this derby the better of the two sides, and Daniel Batista Lima's strike gave them the lead they deserved after just 19 minutes. But Panathinaikos were given the chance to draw level from the penalty spot after half time, and Krzysztof Warzycha converted. 

The hosts had a foothold in the game finally.....but Olympiakos retook the lead just one minute later. 

Oleg Protasov quickly made it 2-1 and to make matters worse for I Prasini, it was 3-1 just seven minutes later. And while the ruthless Warzycha did pull one back for Panathinaikos, they weren't able to find a late leveller. 

1998/99 - Panathinaikos 2-4 Olympiakos

Another derby day defeat for Panathinaikos during the 1998/99 season, but it actually all started so well for them. Konstantinos Konstantinidis made it 1-0 after 30 minutes before, yep, you guessed it, Warzycha doubled I Prasini's lead just three minutes later. 

But then, the comeback. 

An own goal saw Olympiakos' deficit cut in half before half time, and Vasilios Karapialis' left-footed finish after the restart made it 2-2. And the comeback was complete as Georgios Anatolakis powered home a header - sparking wild celebrations within the stadium. The win was secured in added time as a fourth goal went in. 

Oh, and what a goal it was. Karapialis waited for the ball to come to him 25 yards out and without even taking a touch, he delicately chipped the goalkeeper. And he made it look so, so simple. 

That's how you wrap a game up. 

2002/03 - Panathinaikos 3-2 Olympiakos

Panathinaikos would grab the win on this occasion, even despite I Prasini's defensive disasterclass. 

Olympiakos took the lead through a René Henriksen own goal before they quickly drew level. But they were made to pay for some more questionable defending, this time Sotiris Kyrgiakos turning the ball into his own net. Fortunately for them, Angelos Basinas rescued his side as he scored a simply stunning free-kick from an angle he had no right to try his luck from. 

Joonas Kolkka soon put his side into the lead, and although Emmanuel Olisadebe saw red late on for a fairly horrific foul, Panathinaikos held on for the win. 

2005/06 - Olympiakos 3-2 Panathinaikos 

This derby was all about one man: Rivaldo.

The away side took the lead on 20 minutes through Ezequiel González, who slotted home from the penalty spot. But Rivaldo drew his side level 17 minutes later, waiting for the ball to come to him on the edge of the area before cooly curling home first time. 

The former ​Barcelona man's first was a precise finish, but his second was simply ruthless. Rivaldo, with his back to goal, quickly swivelled and stuck out his foot to prod the ball into the bottom corner of the goal to make it 2-1 to the hosts. Michalis Konstantinou made it 3-1, although Panathinaikos did pull one back just one minute later.

Nonetheless, Rivaldo's strikes proved decisive. 

2010/11 - Olympiakos 2-1 Panithinaikos 

Perhaps this match was not as open as some of the other derbies we have witnessed over the years, but it was filled with drama. Olympiakos moved in front through former ​Everton player Kevin Mirallas, but in a mini Merseyside derby, former ​Liverpool player Sebastian Leto struck to level it up. 

Leto did get a major helping hand (or lack of) from the goalkeeper, however. His free-kick came into the box and the shot-stopper misjudged the flight of the ball, allowing it to bounce over him and into the corner. Panathinaikos had the ball in the net once again, but it was ruled out, instead it was Olympiakos who had stolen the victory. 

Rafik Djebbour struck with seconds remaining after some woeful Panathinaikos defending. A cruel blow for the away side, but a special way to claim the bragging rights once again for Olympiakos. 

2013/14 - Olympiakos 0-3 Panathinaikos

Olympiakos had avoided defeat in the first 26 league games of the 2013/14 season. They were flying high, drawing just two games during this run. They also overcame Panathinaikos 1-0 in the reverse fixture and, as a result, it appeared as though the latest derby was only going to end one way. 

But it didn't. 

Instead, Panathinaikos produced an outstanding performance to run out 3-0 winners. Danijel Pranjic opened the scoring before Marcus Berg made it 2-0. And Mehdi Abeid put the icing on the cake with a fizzing low free-kick which crept in. 

A stunning result, and one that not many could have seen coming. 

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