In a critical Champions League encounter at GEOKARAKIS stadium, Olympiacos faced Bayer Leverkusen and succumbed to a 2-0 defeat, diminishing their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage. Despite a balanced first half in terms of ball possession, the Greek side struggled to create significant scoring opportunities, while the German team capitalized on their chances. Greek goalkeeper Konstantinos Tsolakis made several remarkable saves but could not prevent the defeat.

Leverkusen had the upper hand in creating chances, with Tsolakis making impressive interventions to deny potential goals from players like Patrick Schick and Moussa Diaby. Olympiacos managed to hold off the onslaught for a time, with notable moments, including a near miss from a one-on-one situation by Leverkusen's Pokuk. However, their inability to convert any attacking plays into goals proved detrimental during the match.

As a result of this loss, Olympiacos faces an uphill battle to secure a place in the next round of the Champions League, especially with the second leg of the match set to take place in Germany. This defeat puts significant pressure on the club as they must reassess their strategy and performance to remain competitive in the tournament.