AEK - Panathinaikos: Athenian derby with a view to returning to victories
AEK welcomes Panathinaikos to SUNEL Arena on Sunday (8/11, 13:00), in the standout game of the 6th matchday of the Stoiximan GBL.
AEK welcomes Panathinaikos to SUNEL Arena on Sunday (8/11, 13:00), in the standout game of the 6th matchday of the Stoiximan GBL. Both teams are coming off significant European successes, but are looking for a reaction in the Greek championship after their defeats in the previous matchday.
AEK returns with boosted morale
The "Union" is at 2-3, having suffered two consecutive away defeats to PAOK and Viko Ioanninon. At SUNEL Arena, however, they remain undefeated in the championship, counting two victories against Marousi and Mykonos.
Dragan Sakota's team received a significant psychological boost with their European away win against Szombathely with 72-66. Bartley was decisive with 15 points, while Brown and Nolei added 12 each. Problems, however, remain, as Skordilis is out, Hertel and Fizel are in the recovery stage, and Lekavicius's condition needs evaluation.
From Madrid to SUNEL Arena, Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos lost their undefeated record in the Stoiximan GBL to Aris, suffering a 101-91 defeat at Alexandrio. The "Greens" committed 20 turnovers and dropped to 4-1, with the immediate return to positive results domestically now being the goal.
The reaction came in the Euroleague, where Zelimir Obradovic's team celebrated a big away win against Real Madrid with 115-112 in overtime. Kendrick Nunn scored 33 points, leading Panathinaikos to 8-2 and a victory that further boosted their confidence.
The tradition of the Athenian derby
AEK and Panathinaikos will meet for the 157th time in the history of the A' Ethniki. The "Greens" have the lead with 114 victories against the "Union's" 42, and they have three consecutive away wins at the "yellow-blacks'" home ground.
The standings before the 6th matchday
Panathinaikos has a record of four wins and one loss, while AEK is at 2-3. Both teams have seven points, as the "Greens" started the season with a two-point deduction penalty. The result of the derby thus acquires special importance in the standings, with AEK seeking to approach the top positions and Panathinaikos wanting to return to victories immediately.
See the Stoiximan GBL standings below before the start of the match.
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