Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Thursday, 30 October 2025, 11:02 / Updated on Thursday, 30 October 2025 11:04
PAOK Thessalonikithe team trained by Răzvan Lucescu (56 years old), achieved the fifth victory in a row. On Wednesday, his team defeated AEL Larissa at home, score 4-1, in the 3rd stage of the Greek Cup.
After a hesitant start to the season, PAOK he recovered, and Lucescu Junior only had words of praise for Alessandro Bianco (23 years old), a midfielder in his second match. He last played at Monza, in Serie A.
PAOK Thessaloniki, convincing victory in the Greek Cup
The game was decided by PAOK from the first half. Luka Ivanusec opened the scoring in the 2nd minute and Konstantelias increased the gap 10 minutes later.
Despodov converted a shot from 11 meters (17') and Anestis Mythou set the score of the first half, 4-0 for PAOK.
After the break, PAOK did not force any more and was satisfied with the categorical result. The success of Lubomir Tupta in the 75th minute was only for the Larissa team's record.
It ended 4-1 for Răzvan Lucescu's team, which is in 11th place in the Cup group, with 3 points. Next up is the away duel with Panserraikos, in the championship, on November 2.
“It was a perfect night for us. We started very well, played quality football. In the second half we kept the balance, we were able to introduce more players and we managed others.
We finished the game in a good mental state, ready for a difficult week, which starts with the match at Serres, where three points are at stake. When I say perfect, I mean how I handled the tricky situations during the match.
The most important minutes for Bianco were in the match against Lille. This is part of the process of improving the team and integrating it. We have a clear mechanism for adapting each player to the group.
Bianco went through this process. He is gradually getting into some matches and is doing very well. These games, where the pressure is less, help him a lot. He is a very good and strong player. Approaching the level of a holder.
It is important to understand that the moment a player is introduced to the field matters both for him and for the team. Alessandro is on a very good path.
I'm already thinking about the next game. The freshness factor is very important. Being able to rotate multiple players gives us that freshness. It's a balance between freshness and confidence, and that must be done at the right time,” said Lucescu, quoted by sportal.gr.
This must be our mindset. We work on it all the time. This attitude comes from the daily work in training. We have to go into every match with the same desire and determination.
– Răzvan LucescuPAOK's coach
