Olympiacos FC secured their 19th Double in club history on Saturday evening after defeating OFI Crete 2-0 in the Betsson Greek Cup final at the Athens Olympic Stadium.
The victory comes after the Piraeus side had already clinched the Super League Championship for the 2024-2025 season.
The match served as a celebration for Greek football, with a packed stadium witnessing Olympiacos lift the Greek Cup to conclude their remarkable season in triumphant fashion.
The win marks a perfect end to a milestone campaign for the club owned by Evangelos Marinakis, who recently made headlines by storming onto the pitch in a confrontation with Nottingham Forest, the other football club he owns, boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
Evangelos Marinakis was spotted hugging his counterpart before the historic match
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The victory holds special significance as it concludes Olympiacos' centennial season in the best possible manner.
Founded in March 1925, the club celebrated its 100th anniversary throughout the 2024-2025 campaign, making the Double achievement particularly meaningful.
The Reds' triumph at the Athens Olympic Stadium (OAKA) provided a fitting climax to their centenary celebrations, with the team lifting the Greek Cup in front of a capacity crowd.
This historic season will be remembered not only for the silverware secured but also for the way it honoured the club's rich heritage during this landmark year in Olympiacos' storied history.
In a display of sportsmanship before the high-stakes match, Olympiacos owner and President Marinakis shared a warm moment with OFI Crete President Michael Bousis.
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The two club leaders embraced and engaged in a friendly one-on-one exchange on the pitch just prior to the commencement of the Cup final.
This cordial interaction between the rival club presidents demonstrated that "sports unite," according to observers.
The scene between Marinakis and Bousis was particularly noteworthy as it set the tone for what would be an evening of exemplary organisation and celebration of Greek football.
The Cup final was organised in exemplary fashion throughout, with every aspect of the event reflecting the significance of the occasion.
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Evangelos Marinakis engaged in a friendly one-on-one exchange on the pitch
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The Athens Olympic Stadium provided a fitting venue for this celebration of Greek football, with supporters from both clubs contributing to a memorable atmosphere.
The match not only showcased Olympiacos' sporting excellence in their centennial year but also highlighted the positive spirit of competition in Greek football.
From the pre-match camaraderie between club presidents to the post-match celebrations, the event served as a testament to how football can bring people together whilst maintaining the highest standards of sporting competition.
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