6 Facts about Maccabi & Greek opponents
To date, Maccabi has faced 4 opponents from Greece: PAOK, Olympiakos, Panathinaikos, Asteras
Panionios will be Maccabi’s 52nd opponent across all European competitions and the 5th from Greece – the most from any other country
Record in 8 matches against Greek opponents: 5 Wins, 3 Losses
Maccabi has advanced 3 times out of the 4 two legged ties
The biggest win: 3:0 over Panathinaikos at Bloomfield (2011/12)
Maccabi kept a clean sheet in all 3 matches that were played in Israel: 3:0 over Panathinaikos, and 1:0 wins against both Olympiakos and PAOK
The first time Maccabi faced a Greek opponent was the 2004/05 Champions League Playoffs. The Yellow & Blue advanced over PAOK and featured in the group stages for the first time.
