FC Viktoria Plzen and Panathinaikos played out a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg on February 27, 2026. The evenly matched contest at the Doosan Arena leaves the tie finely poised for the return fixture in Greece. The home side took the lead midway through the first half, capitalizing on a period of sustained pressure. However, Panathinaikos fought back after the interval and found a crucial away goal to level the scoreline. Neither team could find a winner in the closing stages, setting up a tense and decisive second leg where the Greek side will have the slight advantage of the away goal.