Panathinaikos earned a dominant 3-0 victory over Olympiacos in the Big Match of the Greek League, displaying confidence, rhythm, and strong team spirit. With newcomers Luca Spirito and Dmytro Yanchuk standing out in their first derby, the Greens controlled the game from start to finish. Spirito, the Italian setter, was outstanding both in his setting and serving, guiding the team’s tempo and deservedly earning the MVP award.
Yanchuk was Panathinaikos’ top scorer with 16 points, while Atanasijevic led Olympiacos with 14. The Greens were sharper in attack, finishing with 59% efficiency compared to 48% for Olympiacos. The Reds struggled in reception and never found their rhythm from the service line.
Final score: 0–3 (22–25, 17–25, 21–25).
Panathinaikos top scorers: Yanchuk 16, Nielsen 14.
Olympiacos top scorers: Atanasijevic 14, Perrin 12.
