Ferreira opens in Harrow

The Portuguese, who yesterday was introduced as new coach, will debut on the bench for the match against Barcelona

Panathinaikos faces this afternoon at the stadium to Irakis, sixth-placed Greek League at the premiere of Portuguese local coach Jesualdo Ferreira after the dismissal of Nikos Nioplias on Monday. The defending champion took the second place in the classification, level on 21 points with Olympiacos, although rivals have a game since the last meeting of the day was suspended because of rain. Ferreira, who was confirmed yesterday as coach of Panathinaikos, the Greek club comes in order to regain the championship title, but above all, hoping to erase the bad image that the team has been in the Champions League, where he is the last place in the group FC Barcelona. The Portuguese will continue the game this afternoon (7:30 p.m.) from the stage, while veteran Jacek Gmoch will be responsible for managing the team from the bench. However, the desired release of the former Port of Malaga and just come on Wednesday against FC Barcelona. Panathinaikos For tonight's match is crucial, since it is an excellent opportunity to go to sleep as the competition leaders. Olympiacos will play tomorrow against PAOK, third in the league.