Press Conference ahead of the Bayer 04 Leverkusen – Olympiacos match
https://www.olympiacos.org/en/2026/01/19/press-conference-ahead-of-the-bayer-04-leverkusen-olympiacos-match/ Statements by José Luis Mendilibar and Gelson Martins at the press conference ahead of the match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the “G. Karaiskakis” Stadium. 19.01.2026 Olympiacos will face Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Tuesday (20/01, 22:00) for Matchday 7 of the League Phase of the UEFA Champions League. The “red-whites” head coach, José Luis Mendilibar , spoke at the pre-match press conference, with Gelson Martins representing the players. Words by José Luis Mendilibar, in detail. What do you consider to be the key to a positive result? To kick-off the match with intensity and make the opponent feel that it is difficult to play in this stadium against us. We want to apply pressure in the opponent’s box and make them realize they will have to work very hard to play well here. - The Bayer 04 Leverkusen coach has beaten Mourinho and Guardiola in previous matches — is that extra-motiva...