Match report
Plzen Hold Off Panathinaikos to Secure 1-1 Draw in UEFA Europa League
Plzen
1–1
PEN
Panathinaikos
Feb 26, 2026
Plzen managed to hold off a strong challenge from Panathinaikos in their UEFA Europa League clash, securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home. Plzen's Karel Spacil equalized for the hosts with just over half an hour left on the clock after Adu Tetteh had given Panathinaikos the lead early in the game.
Key Facts
- • Plzen vs. Panathinaikos ended 1-1
- • Adu Tetteh scored for Panathinaikos at minute 9, assisted by Vitorino Taborda
- • Karel Spacil equalized for Plzen at minute 62, assisted by Patrik Hrosovsky
- • Javi Hernández was sent off with a red card in the 105th minute
Lineups
Plzen
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 44 Florian Wiegele (G)
- 99 Amar Memić (D)
- 40 Sampson Dweh (D)
- 5 Karel Spáčil (D)
- 21 Václav Jemelka (D)
- 19 Cheick Souaré (M)
- 6 Lukáš Červ (M)
- 17 Patrik Hrošovský (M)
- 18 Tomáš Ladra (M)
- 9 Denis Višinský (M)
- 70 Salim Fago Lawal (F)
Substitutes
- 80 Prince Kwabena Adu
- 11 Matěj Vydra
- 32 Matěj Valenta
- 12 Alexandr Sojka
- 20 Jiří Panoš
- 13 Marián Tvrdoň
- 15 Matyáš Šilhavý
- 4 Jakub Chalupa
- 33 Adam Novak
Panathinaikos
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 40 Alban Lafont (G)
- 3 Georgios Katris (D)
- 15 Sverrir Ingi Ingason (D)
- 5 Ahmed Touba (D)
- 2 Davide Calabria (M)
- 11 Anastasios Bakasetas (M)
- 8 Renato Sanches (M)
- 77 Georgios Kyriakopoulos (M)
- 20 Vicente Taborda (F)
- 7 Andreas Tetteh (F)
- 9 Anass Zaroury (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Filip Đuričić
- 28 Facundo Pellistri
- 16 Adam Gnezda Čerin
- 26 Javier Hernández
- 19 Karol Świderski
- 72 Miloš Pantović
- 71 Christos Gitonas
- 70 Konstantinos Kotsaris
- 10 Santino Andino
Timeline
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9' Panathinaikos Goal · Normal GoalA. Tetteh · Assist: V. Taborda
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29' Panathinaikos Card · Yellow CardR. Sanches
Foul
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46' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Zaroury · On: F. Djuricic
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60' Panathinaikos Card · Yellow CardA. Bakasetas
Foul
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62' Plzen Goal · Normal GoalK. Spacil · Assist: P. Hrosovsky
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63' Panathinaikos Card · Yellow CardAlban Lafont
Argument
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74' Plzen Card · Yellow CardP. Hrosovsky
Foul
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76' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Taborda · On: F. Pellistri
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82' Plzen subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Lawal · On: M. Vydra
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82' Plzen subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Spacil · On: A. Sojka
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82' Plzen subst · Substitution 4Off: Lukáš Červ · On: M. Valenta
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90'+4 Panathinaikos Card · Yellow CardAhmed Touba
Foul
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90' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Bakasetas · On: A. Gnezda Cerin
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91' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 4Off: Ahmed Touba · On: Javi Hernández
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96' Panathinaikos Card · Yellow CardD. Calabria
Argument
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100' Plzen subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Ladra · On: J. Panos
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105' Panathinaikos Card · Red CardJavi Hernández
Professional foul last man
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109' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Sanches · On: K. Swiderski
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115' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 6Off: A. Tetteh · On: M. Pantovic
Match Stats
| Stat | Plzen | Panathinaikos |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 22 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 72% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 691 | 476 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | 1.25 | 1.36 |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 5 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 570 | 341 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Panathinaikos took an early lead when Adu Tetteh scored at the 9th minute, which set the tone for their dominant first half performance.
- ▸ Plzen levelled the score with a goal from Karel Spacil in the 62nd minute, providing crucial momentum to secure the draw against ten-man Panathinaikos.