A 62nd‑minute substitute turned the tide for Olympiacos with a 78th‑minute header.
Key points
- Armando González came on at minute 62 and scored the decisive header at minute 78.
- The win gives Olympiacos nine points, sharing the group lead but with a poorer goal difference.
- González has now scored two Europa League goals and five goals in all European competitions for Olympiacos this season.
On Thursday, Olympiacos secured a 1‑0 win over Sparta Prague in the third matchday of the 2026‑27 UEFA Europa League, thanks to a late goal from Mexican forward Armando “Hormiga” González, as reported by Reuters and republished on Claro Sports.
González entered the game in the 62nd minute with the score still level. Sixteen minutes later, at the 78th minute, a right‑wing cross from Pedersen – after he knocked down an opponent – was met by González, who headed the ball past the goalkeeper to open the scoring.
González's impact off the bench
The strike marked González’s second goal in this Europa League campaign and his fifth goal overall since joining Olympiacos, following an opening goal in the group‑stage opener against Jagiellonia. The Chivas‑trained forward has not been a regular starter under the new coach but is gaining more minutes.
The victory gave Olympiacos three wins from three group matches, placing them on nine points at the top of the table, level with Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen and Ferencvaros, although the Greek side trails on goal difference.
Olympiacos solidifies group lead
The match and González’s performance were highlighted in coverage on ESPN and Disney+ Premium, with Claro Sports noting the broadcast details and the player's growing role in the squad.
Reader questions
When did Armando González score the goal against Sparta Prague?
He headed the winning goal in the 78th minute, after being substituted into the match at the 62nd minute.
What does the victory mean for Olympiacos in the Europa League group?
Olympiacos moves to nine points, level on points with Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen and Ferencvaros, but sits behind them on goal difference.
How many goals has González scored in European competition this season?
He has scored two goals in the Europa League and five goals in total across European matches since joining Olympiacos.
Source: clarosports.com
