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Panathinaikos Thrash Aris 3-0, Reach Cup Semifinals

Published January 14, 2026, 21:07
Panathinaikos Thrash Aris 3-0, Reach Cup Semifinals

Panathinaikos achieved a resounding 3-0 victory over Aris at the Olympic Stadium, securing their place in the semifinals of the Greek Cup. Rafa Benitez's team dominated the entire match, with Tasos Bakasetas emerging as the star player, scoring a hat-trick with a stunning long-range shot and two penalties he earned himself. Aris, despite some opportunities, failed to match Panathinaikos' attacking power and suffered a heavy defeat. In the semifinals, Panathinaikos will face PAOK, with the first legs taking place at Leoforos on February 3-4-5 and the return legs at Toumba on February 10-11-12.