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  Olympiakos vs FK Čukarički:  UEL Playoff Preview By Stephen Kountourou  Match Day: 24/08/23 Kick-off Time: 22:00 Greek Time Venue: Giorgos Karaiskakis Stadium Where to Watch: Cosmote Sport 1 HD They’ve done it again. Olympiakos have guaranteed themselves European football for another campaign after Thrylos edged past Belgian side Genk in the 3rd qualifying round. The victory over two legs ensured at least the Europa Conference League group stages. But Diego Martinz men are not looking to settle for that. All eyes now are on the playoff tie with Serbian side FK Čukarički in a bid to reach the Europa League group stages.  Despite the Piraeus side's opponent perhaps not carrying the same reputation or quality on paper, Olympiakos must be focused on not taking the Serbian side for granted if they wish to reach Europe's second competition, not only for the quality of football but for the financial benefit as well. As said before, Olympiakos were handed a tough tie against Genk aft

Olympiakos vs KRC Genk:  Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round Preview  By Stephen Kountourou  We have now learned after weeks of waiting and wondering, who Olympiakos' first bout of the new season would be. But it's not quite who everyone expected. Many assumed that it would be a logical conclusion to the Champions League qualifier that would decide Olympiakos' opponent in the Europa League qualifiers. But football, as ever, is unpredictable.  Rather than the side everyone predicted, that being Swiss side Servette, Thrylos instead will be playing Belgian side Genk. On paper, a much tougher opponent. Despite the huge difference in squad value, Genk was handed a shock exit to Servette. Even after being 1-0 ahead on the half-hour mark and Servette being down to 10 men, the Swiss side managed to make it 2-2 by the end of normal time.  After extra time, penalties ensued with Servette, against all odds, winning the tie and progressing to the next round. Genk was forced to settle wi