Kick-off on February 26, 2026, at 19:45.

As part of the UEFA Europa League, the second leg of the knockout playoff between Viktoria Plzeň and Panathinaikos will take place at the Doosan Arena. The first meeting between the sides in Greece was high-scoring and ended in a 2-2 draw. Now the Czech side will look to capitalize on its home advantage, while the Athens club, led by an experienced head coach, will aim to end the host’s unbeaten run and advance to the next stage of the tournament.

Viktoria Plzeň approaches the decisive clash in excellent form, going nine matches unbeaten across all competitions. The Czech team became the only Europa League participant to complete the league phase without a single defeat, recording three wins and five draws. At home, the club has remained unbeaten since early November, which adds confidence ahead of the return visit from the Greek side. Defensive stability and the ability to secure results against strong opponents make the host the favorite in this matchup.

Watch the match Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos on 26.02.2026 online on MEGOGO.

Panathinaikos already visited Plzeň during the league phase of the current campaign, when the match ended in a goalless draw. The visitor’s head coach, Rafael Benítez, who has extensive experience winning European trophies, is focused on achieving a positive result despite inconsistent performances over the last ten matches. The Greek side has won only three times during that span, but its attacking potential and tactical flexibility allow it to hope for success in the Czech Republic. It is crucial for the visitor to improve its finishing in order to break down the well-organized defense of the host and reach the Round of 16.

Watch the live broadcast of Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos on 26.02.2026 online on MEGOGO.