Match report
Panathinaikos Defeats Sturm Graz 2-1 in Europa League Clash
Panathinaikos
2–1
FT
Sturm Graz
Nov 27, 2025
Panathinaikos held off a valiant comeback from Sturm Graz to secure a 2-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League match. K. Swiderski opened the scoring early on, followed by O. Kiteishvili's equalizer for Sturm before D. Calabria sealed the win late.
Key Facts
- • Panathinaikos 2–1 Sturm Graz (UEFA Europa League)
- • K. Swiderski scored Panathinaikos's first goal at minute 18, assisted by A. Zaroury.
- • O. Kiteishvili equalized for Sturm Graz with a goal at minute 34, assisted by Jon Gorenc Stanković.
- • D. Calabria secured the win for Panathinaikos with a late goal at minute 74.
Lineups
Panathinaikos
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 69 B. Dragowski (G)
- 15 S. I. Ingason (D)
- 14 E. Palmer-Brown (D)
- 5 A. Touba (D)
- 2 D. Calabria (M)
- 16 A. Gnezda Cerin (M)
- 11 A. Bakasetas (M)
- 9 A. Zaroury (M)
- 10 Tete (F)
- 19 K. Swiderski (F)
- 31 F. Djuricic (F)
Substitutes
- 70 K. Kotsaris
- 71 C. Geitonas
- 4 P. Chirivella
- 20 V. Taborda
- 25 F. Mladenovic
- 26 E. Fikaj
- 27 G. Kotsiras
- 30 A. Bregou
- 47 S. Terzis
- 72 M. Pantovic
Sturm Graz
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 O. Christensen (G)
- 2 J. Mitchell (D)
- 47 E. Aiwu (D)
- 35 N. Geyrhofer (D)
- 17 E. Karic (D)
- 8 F. Rozga
- 4 J. Gorenc Stankovic (M)
- 21 T. Chukwuani (M)
- 10 O. Kiteishvili (M)
- 77 M. Malone (F)
- 20 S. Jatta (F)
Substitutes
- 40 M. Bignetti
- 53 D. Khudyakov
- 5 T. Oermann
- 11 A. Kayombo
- 19 T. Horvat
- 22 J. Beck
- 23 A. Malic
- 24 D. Lavalee
- 25 S. Hierlander
- 26 B. Beganovic
- 38 L. Grgic
- 43 J. Hodl
Timeline
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8' Panathinaikos Card · Yellow CardSverrir Ingi Ingason
Foul
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18' Panathinaikos Goal · Normal GoalK. Swiderski · Assist: A. Zaroury
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24' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow CardJon Gorenc Stanković
Foul
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34' Sturm Graz Goal · Normal GoalO. Kiteishvili · Assist: Jon Gorenc Stanković
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36' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow CardJ. Mitchell
Foul
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40' Panathinaikos Card · Yellow CardK. Swiderski
Foul
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45'+1 Panathinaikos Card · Yellow CardA. Bakasetas
Foul
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46' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Mitchell · On: A. Malic
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61' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 2Off: Maurice Malone · On: A. Kayombo
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61' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Rozga · On: Tomi Horvat
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65' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 1Off: Tete · On: P. Chirivella
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65' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Swiderski · On: M. Pantovic
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73' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Kiteishvili · On: J. Hodl
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74' Panathinaikos Goal · Normal GoalD. Calabria
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78' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Jatta · On: L. Grgic
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80' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Calabria · On: G. Kotsiras
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84' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow CardT. Chukwuani
Foul
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85' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Bakasetas · On: F. Mladenovic
Match Stats
| Stat | Panathinaikos | Sturm Graz |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 497 | 429 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | 0.67 | 0.26 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 418 | 355 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Panathinaikos took an early lead when K. Swiderski found the back of the net in the 18th minute, giving them confidence to control the game.
- ▸ The momentum shifted dramatically when O. Kiteishvili scored for Sturm Graz at the 34th minute, tying the match and boosting their morale.
- ▸ D. Calabria's goal in the 74th minute was a crucial turning point that sealed Panathinaikos’s victory despite strong opposition.