Chiquinho shines at Olympiakos, leaves Benfica trailing in his wake | OneFootball

Olympiakos defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0, renewing their hopes for qualification to the UEFA Champions League league phase play-off. Chiquinho, a former player of the Eagles, was in the starting lineup of the Greek team that opened the scoring in good Portuguese style.

Right-back Costinha attacked the near post on a corner kick with enough force to open the scoring, just 2 minutes in. Rodinei assisted the former Rio Ave player for the first goal of the match. Bayer Leverkusen did not crumble after conceding the goal, but Tzolakis maintained the draw, at the expense of ex-Benfica player Alejandro Grimaldo, who made a dangerous shot at 37', and Kofane, at 45'.

Bayer Leverkusen dominated the first half from start to finish, but suffered... at the beginning and the end. Rodinei was once again the assisting player at 45+1', this time for a precise shot by Mehdi Taremi. The former Porto and Rio Ave forward enhanced the Greek team's lead, which remained unchanged thanks to Tzolakis' vigilance.

Chiquinho left the field with physical complaints at 82' and witnessed the Greek solidarity against the German siege from the sidelines. After the victory, Olympiakos currently holds the 22nd position in the table, with 8 points, thus surpassing Benfica - which is close to confirming a new signing - who are currently in 28th place.

It is worth noting that the team led by José Mourinho will take to the field today, January 21, against Juventus, at 20:00, at the Juventus Stadium. The clash between these two European giants pertains to the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League league phase.

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