National football player Merih Demiral’s team Atalanta hosted Olympiakos, the Greek representative, in the last 32 rounds of the UEFA Europa League.
Despite Atalanta falling behind, the match played at Gewiss Stadium was able to win 2-1.
Starting the game fast, Olympiakos took the lead with Tiquinho Soares’ goal and finished the first half ahead.
Djimsiti’s goals in the 61st and 63rd minutes in Atalanta, which put the weight they wanted in the game in the second half, suddenly put the Italian team forward. Atalanta, who also took possession of the ball, kept the score and gained the advantage before the rematch.
In the fight, our national football player Merih Demiral started the match in the first 11 and stayed on the field for 90 minutes and was shown a yellow card at 78.
The return leg of the match will be played on Thursday, February 24 at Georgios Karaiskaki Stadium.