Goal and Highlights: Panathinaikos 1-0 Marseille in UEFA Champions League | 08/09/2023

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The match between Panathinaikos and Marseille is over, with the Greek club taking the lead into the second leg by a score of 1-0. 

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR PANATHINAIKOS! GOAL BY BERNARD!

last 10 minutes of the match, both continue to tie and it seems that everything will be defined in the second leg.

Tin Jedvaj makes a great defensive cross and avoids the fall of his frame.

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang headed just wide of the right post. Marseille had already warned.

Brignoli once again put on his hero's cape in the match and prevented the fall of his goal.

Juan López put in a cross that went all over the area and nothing happened.

As the second half begins, both clubs remain tied so far and neither has managed to break the deadlock on the scoreboard.

Filip Đuričić is booked for a hard tackle on Aubameyang and is now cautioned for the remainder of the match.

Alberto Brignoli is now in charge of keeping a clean sheet after saving a close-range shot from the center of the box.

Pau López makes a great save and the match remains tied 0-0.

Geoffrey Kondogbia's shot from inside the box goes over the crossbar.

Iliman Ndiaye's weak shot from the edge of the area does not cause any danger to the home goal.

The match between Panathinaikos and Marseille kicks off.

In a couple of moments we will start broadcasting the match between Panathinaikos vs Marseille, match corresponding to the qualifiers for the UEFA Champions Leagues 2023/2024 from the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium.

This is the lineup that Marseille sends to the pitch of the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium in order to get the ticket to the Champions League.

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— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) August 9, 2023

This is the lineup that Panathinaikos sends to the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium in order to get the ticket to the Champions League.

Our line-up for today's @ChampionsLeague game!#Panathinaikos #PAOFC #PAOOM #UCL pic.twitter.com/IbVcOXo4Qn

— Panathinaikos F.C. (@paofc_) August 9, 2023

The draw to determine the UEFA Champions League Group Stage groups is scheduled to take place on August 31, 2023, following the conclusion of the qualifying playoffs. Subsequently, the draw for the Round of 16 will take place on December 18, while the draws for the Quarterfinals and Semifinals are scheduled for March 15, 2024.

The UEFA Champions League final of the 2023/24 season will take place at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London. This will be the eighth time the stadium has hosted the Champions League title match, and the third time since it changed its name. The two most recent finals held at Wembley were in 2011, when FC Barcelona defeated Manchester United 3-1, and in 2013, when Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1.

Olympique Marseille president Pablo Longoria has made it clear that Alexis Sanchez is not contemplated to return for next season. Longoria explained that due to the acquisitions already made during this transfer window, the team has its squad practically made up and there is no room for Sanchez's return.
"A return of Alexis Sanchez? If we have to be honest, except for the full-back position, we believe we are complete," stated the "focense" helmsman.

The Asturian coach arrives in Marseille to embark on his first foray abroad. He has chosen a welcoming environment, where he is aware that his ability is fully supported and that they have unwavering confidence in him. He is also aware that they will give him the time he needs to develop his approach. This choice represents a crucial step in his career.

The UEFA Champions League qualifiers are a series of rounds prior to the main Champions League tournament, which is Europe's most prestigious club soccer competition. These qualifiers are held to determine which teams from the national leagues of different countries will earn the right to compete in the group stage and, subsequently, in the knockout rounds of the Champions League.

The wait for the Champions League is over, the soccer actions are back with all the emotions that come with them, more goals, more controversy and above all more soccer between different teams in Europe. In this match, Swansea City and Northampton Town will face each other as part of the first round of the Carabao Cup where both clubs will try to stay alive in the competition. 

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This is the start time of the game Panathianaikos vs Marseille of 9th August in several countries

Live Streams
Country	Date	Local Time	TV CHANNEL and Live Streams
USA	August 9, 2023	14:00 ET
Argentina	August 9, 2023	16:00
Bolivia	August 9, 2023	13:00
Brazil	August 9, 2023	16:00
Chile	August 9, 2023	16:00
Colombia	August 9, 2023	13:00
Ecuador	August 9, 2023	13:00
Spain	August 9, 2023	20:00
Mexico	August 9, 2023	12:00
Peru	August 9, 2023	14:00

For this match, the player to watch will be Marseille's iconic center forward Dimitri Payet. The French striker is always a latent danger in the box, whether or not he has the ball under his control, so opposing defenses must always be alert as Dimitri Payet knows how to slip through the defensive lines to get unmarked and score a goal for Marseille.

Pau; C. Mbemba, L. Balerdi, S. Kolasinac; I. Kabore, M. Guendonzi, J. Veretout, J. Clauss; R. Malinovsky, D. Payet; A. Sanchez.

For this match, the player to watch will be Panathinaikos' iconic center forward Sebastian Palacios. The Argentinian attacker is always a latent danger in the box, whether or not he has the ball under his control, so opposing defenses must always be alert as Sebastian Palacios knows how to slip through the defensive lines to get unmarked and score a goal for Panathianaikos.

A. Brignoli; G. Kotsiras, T. Jedvaj, H. Magnússon, J. Carlos; R. Pérez, F. Duricic, T. Vilhena; S. Palacios, A. Sporar, Bernar.

Panathinaikos and Marseille have never met at any time or any official/friendly tournament, so this will be the first time the two teams will meet head to head on the pitch. This factor adds a little more spice to the match as both teams will be looking to take the win as it will be the first meeting.

The Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium is a soccer stadium located in Athens, Greece. It was inaugurated in 1922 and is one of the oldest and most emblematic stadiums in the country. The stadium is named after Apostolos Nikolaidis, a legendary Greek footballer who played for Panathinaikos FC and was also the founder of the Greek Footballers Association.

Originally, the stadium was built to host the matches of Panathinaikos FC, one of the most successful and popular soccer clubs in Greece. For much of its history, the stadium has been the home of Panathinaikos and has been the scene of numerous memorable moments in Greek soccer.

Marseille, with a history rooted in the footballing passion of the Spanish coast, are eagerly awaiting their debut in the UEFA Champions League. Backed by a passionate fan base and a talented squad, Marseille have demonstrated tireless tenacity in their quest to climb the domestic leagues. With a focus on strategic play and an unwavering team mentality, each victory brings them one step closer to their dream of competing on Europe's most prestigious stage.

On the one hand, Panathinaikos qualified for the Champions League playoffs after winning the Greek Super League and having overcome the first stage of the playoffs, where they defeated Dnipro in two round-robin matches with a 5-3 aggregate score in favor of the Greek team. Now they will have the toughest test for them, even though they have not yet reached the group stage, as they will have to face Marseille in two 90-minute games, a French team that is looking to be in the next edition of the Champions League and will not let go of the opportunity to qualify for the group stage to compete with the elite of European soccer.

For several clubs that managed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, the most important competition in the world will begin at the end of August and the beginning of September, however, for some, the opportunity to touch the glory in one of the most prestigious competitions in European football will begin from the second week of August with the start of the qualifying rounds to define which teams will be filling the remaining slots for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League.

The Panathianaikos vs Marseille match will be played at Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium, in Athens, Greece. The kick-off is scheduled at 14:00 pm ET.

My name is Luis Miguel and I will be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, roster updates, and news as it happens live here on VAVEL.