"Timed at just 92 seconds, Costinha scored Olympiacos' fastest Champions League goal and their earliest in major European competition since a first-minute Luciano Galletti effort in November 2008 against Benfica in a UEFA Cup game. Leverkusen, meanwhile, conceded in the opening two minutes of a major European match for the first time since November 2015, when BATE Borisov went 1-0 up after just 68 seconds in a Champions League clash."
"Taremi made sure of the win. The Iranian has either scored or assisted in each of his last three Champions League appearances (two goals, one assist), his best run since doing so in four in a row in October/November 2022 for Porto. Olympiacos scored with both of their shots on target and had just six attempts overall. Leverkusen managed to hit the target six times, yet could not make their 2.37 expected goals count, with home goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis making some impressive stops."
Olympiacos defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at Stadio Georgios Karaiskaki to boost their chances of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stage play-offs. Costinha scored a powerful header from Rodinei's corner after 92 seconds, the club's fastest Champions League goal and earliest major European goal since 2008. Mehdi Taremi doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time. Leverkusen dominated possession and created multiple chances, but managed only one of seven attempts on target and failed to convert 2.37 expected goals. Olympiacos finished with six attempts, scoring with both shots on target, while goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis produced several notable saves.
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