Despite a good first half in the Wednesday evening game in Piraeus, Greek champions Olympiacos were unable to defend the 2-3 victory of the first game and as such met a 0-3 home defeat from Arsenal. As such the “Reds” will continue in the Europa League.
The English side, which was faced with the prospect of not qualifying to the Champions League knockout round for the first time in their history, appeared more certain on the pitch, despite Olympiacos possessing the ball longer.
Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud scored a hat trick in the game (29’, 49’, 67’ penalty) and Joel Campbell (who was on loan to the ‘Reds’ in the 2013-14 season) received a standing ovation from the fans in Piraeus.
