Friendly: Olympiacos - AZ Alkmaar 2-0

Olympiacos defeated AZ Alkmaar 2-0 in a friendly match on Saturday (July 26) at the Dutch team's home ground. Mendilibar used a lineup with several key players.

Kalogeropoulos played alongside Pirola in defense, while Rodinei and Ortega were on the flanks. Nascimento started next to Dani Garcia, with Zhelson, Chiquinho, and Pneumonidis in the trio behind El Kaabi.

Pneumonidis provided the assist for El Kaabi's first goal in the 35th minute. In the second half, Betancourt replaced Zhelson and provided the assist for El Kaabi's second goal.

Mendilibar tested the 4-4-2 formation during the match. Pirola had a very good performance.