Olympiacos football players won their first European trophy in history last night, followed by wild celebrations in the Greek capital.
Ayoub El Kaabi’s goal in the 116th minute of extra time secured Olympiacos a victory and the Conference League trophy against Fiorentina. Since the final was played in Athens, Olympiacos fans quickly organized and moved from the stadium to the streets of Athens, creating a real frenzy.
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They were joined by fans who couldn’t be at the stadium, with Greek media reporting that 100,000 fans were on the streets of Athens last night to celebrate the trophy.
The internet is flooded with crazy footage showing that Athens was indeed completely ablaze last night. Knowing the mentality of Greeks and Greek fans, the celebration is expected to continue for the coming days.
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Unlike basketball clubs, which have had much success in European competitions and often been European champions, this is the first title for a Greek club in European football competitions. Olympiacos waited 99 years for this and became the first Greek club with a European trophy.
In contrast, the unfortunate Fiorentina lost the Conference League final for the second time in a row. Last year, they were defeated by West Ham with a goal in the very end.
