Răzvan Lucescu, delighted after the great victory in the Europa League: “I played the perfect match”

With the three points obtained this evening, Răzvan Lucescu and PAOK secured their place in the play-off phase of the Europa League. The Greeks could even climb into the top 8, but it's an unlikely scenario, according to statisticians at Football Meets Data.

Răzvan Lucescu reacted after PAOK – Betis 2-0: “I played the perfect match”

“I made the perfect match. In the first half it was balanced, we had some chances, but we showed too much respect to the opponents and let them control the ball. In the second half, on the other hand, we completely controlled the match, created opportunities. We had the ball and dominated the field.

Today I left with three points, but you know what my philosophy is and the club's. That doesn't change. Now our minds are on the next match and we will go to France to give our best”, said Răvan Lucescu, according to the Greeks from sportal.gr.

The two goals of the Greeks came towards the end of the game. After an hour without a goal scored, Zivkovic scored in the 67th minute after a pass from Giakoumakis. The Greeks doubled their advantage right through the passer of the first goal. Giakoumakis scored in the 86th minute from the penalty spot.

• For Răzvan Lucescu, the championship duel with Kifisia would have followed, but it was postponed. The next duel for PAOK is also in the Europa League, where the Greeks will face Lyon. The duel was scheduled for January 29, from 22:00.

• In the domestic championship, Răzvan Lucescu shares the leader's seat with AEK Athens, PAOK having the advantage of goal difference. Both teams collected 41 points in 17 stages. On third is Olympiakos, with 39 accumulated points.