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The six best teams in the Greek league are playing the final phase in a hexagonal to determine the new champion. Olympiacos with James Rodríguez is among the favorites to win the title, as they have been closing the gap with the leaders throughout the tournament. In this context, the Colombian has been called up for when his club faces Panathinaikos Football Club on Sunday, April 9th.
The interim coach of the 'red-and-white' has presented his strategy for the exciting duel this weekend, in which his team led by José Anigo faces their familiar rival, the Panathenaic squad, in a new edition of the Hellenic classic. This clash will be crucial for both teams, as they will compete for the top spot in the tournament.
In this sense, James Rodríguez has been included again in the team, counting on all their available stars. It is important to note that, unlike the second semester of 2022, the player has had difficulties due to injuries that prevented him from participating in several matches for 'El Pireo'.
Following what was mentioned above, the South American returned to the field last week after an injury suffered during the Asian tour with the Colombian National Team. Consequently, the athlete entered the 60th minute of Olympiacos' last match against Paok, which resulted in a 3-1 victory for the 'Legend'.
The midfielder from Cúcuta is expected to be considered for the starting eleven, as his presence was key in the last match. Despite entering in the final half an hour of the match, his inclusion was decisive in securing the three-point victory, especially as he came in when the Greek football was tied 1-1.
It is important to note that the rivalry between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos — the former with 66 points in the standings, while the latter has three fewer points — will take place this Sunday at 1:00 p.m. (Colombian and Peruvian time) as part of round 4 of the final stage.
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