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Football – Europa League – Season 2025/2026 (7. round)
22. January 2026. 21:00h
Ferencvarosi TC vs Panathinaikos
Groupama Aréna, Budimpeƥta, HU
2026
22
January
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)

Tickets for football match FerencvĂĄrosi TC vs Panathinaikos, UEFA Europa League 2025/2026, Groupama Arena Budapest

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Ferencváros – Panathinaikos as a model example of the new Europa League format

The FerencvĂĄrosi TC – Panathinaikos duel on January 22, 2026 at 21:00 at Groupama ArĂ©na in Budapest comes at a key moment of Matchday 7 of the 2025/2026 Europa League league phase, in a season in which the traditional group stage has been fully replaced by a single league of 36 clubs. Each team plays eight matches against eight different opponents, and only the top eight go directly to the round of 16, while those from 9th to 24th place enter an additional playoff round, making every point in the table precious. In the new system, FerencvĂĄros has been given the chance to once again confirm its status as the most successful Hungarian club on the European stage, while Panathinaikos, under the leadership of the experienced Rafa BenĂ­tez, is building continuity in UEFA competitions and is chasing a place among the teams that will “overwinter” in the knockout phase. It is precisely this combination of history, current form and high stakes that makes tickets for this match more sought after than usual, because fans feel they are watching a duel that can decide the entire European spring for both clubs. Anyone who wants to feel the rhythm of the stands live and see what the new face of the Europa League looks like will need to buy tickets in time and secure their seat at the stadium via the button below, before the most in-demand categories sell out.

Current context: the battle for positions in the league phase and the pressure of results

As the Europa League league phase approaches its finale, the match in Budapest gains additional weight because the points from Matchday 7 directly feed into the final ranking that separates the clubs that advance from those whose European season ends in January. After a series of solid performances in the first six European fixtures so far, Panathinaikos has managed to remain within the upper part of the standings, around the middle of the top-24, and the media in Greece point out that it is very close to the positions that lead into the privileged circle of the top eight. Ferencváros, with an interesting schedule against opponents from different football cultures, has played several matches in which it highlighted its attacking power, but it has occasionally paid the price for a more open approach, so the home crowd will expect this very duel to be the one in which the Hungarian champion proves that it is capable of delivering a “results-pragmatic” match as well. In such a constellation, an early goal or a turnaround in the closing minutes can change both the European table and the mood in the stands, which further motivates fans to seek tickets for this event and follow on site how their team copes with the pressure that Matchday 7 brings. And that is precisely why ticket sales will not be only a matter of desire, but also of speed of reaction, because fans of both teams know very well that nights like this often remain remembered for years.

FerencvĂĄros: dominant in the domestic league and dangerous at home

FerencvĂĄros enters this match with the reputation of a club that is almost always at the top of the Hungarian OTP Bank Liga, and the current 2025/2026 season is no exception – the team is at the very top of the standings, with a very convincing goal difference and a winning streak that confirms the home ground is still a real fortress. Statistics show that in the national league they are especially powerful at Groupama ArĂ©na, where they record a significantly better record than away and score on average more than one goal per match, with frequent games without conceding. The European campaign has further highlighted the team’s attacking line, with several matches in which they managed to completely turn the result around in a short period thanks to fast ball circulation and aggressive pressing immediately after losing possession. The squad features forwards who play well with their backs to goal and midfielders who arrive from the second line, which leaves Panathinaikos’ defense no room to relax even at moments when it seems the move has already been stopped. All of this traditionally attracts thousands of home fans, so tickets for European nights against clubs from big leagues and renowned destinations, such as Athens, are particularly attractive, and those who want to avoid the hunt for last-minute tickets will be most at ease if they secure their seat in the stands in advance.

Panathinaikos under Rafa BenĂ­tez: pragmatic football and European continuity

On the other side stands Panathinaikos, a club that carries the weight of history of participating in the 1971 European Cup final and several notable European campaigns, and today is going through a new phase under the leadership of Rafa BenĂ­tez, one of the most trophy-laden Spanish coaches of his generation. BenĂ­tez’s arrival in Athens was followed by great media interest, partly because he is the highest-paid coach in the history of the Greek Super League, but even more because he is expected to return the club to a permanent peak of the domestic league and regular appearances in the group stages of UEFA competitions. In the first months of his tenure, Panathinaikos has acquired a recognizable signature under his leadership: an organized defense, clear tasks in the zone around its own penalty area, and transition forward through intelligent midfielders such as Anastasios Bakasetas and creative players between the lines. Although results in the Super League sometimes fluctuate, statistics show that the Greeks score on average about one and a half goals per league match, which speaks to their attacking potential when the system “clicks.” In the Europa League, BenĂ­tez has already put together several impressive away performances, including a convincing win away to Young Boys and triumphs over Malmö and Sturm Graz, which gives fans hope that Panathinaikos can also play a match in Budapest in which it will enhance its European ambitions.

Tactical duel: Hungarian pressing and Greek discipline in midfield

Tactically speaking, neutral football lovers can expect an intriguing clash of two styles that both have a strong foothold in modern European football trends, but are shaped through quite different traditions. Ferencváros usually prefers an offensive setup with four defenders, two hard-working midfielders and three attackers behind the central striker, with wide players having great freedom to enter the half-space and deliver crosses toward tall forwards. The Hungarians like to press the opponent early in its own half and often take risks with a high back line, which pays off in the domestic league, but on the European stage demands impeccable concentration. Benítez, on the other hand, is known for adapting the system to the opponent, so Panathinaikos, between 4-2-3-1 and a flexible 3-5-2, seeks a balance between defensive security and space for counterattacks, especially through wingers and forwards who attack the space behind the opponent’s center-backs well. Within such a framework, this match can easily turn into a chess game in which the key will be the duel of Ferencváros’ full-backs and wingers on one side and Panathinaikos’ wide players and defensive midfielder on the other, and precisely those fans who like to follow tactical shifts in detail often want to be in the stands to feel live the dynamics that sometimes get lost on television. Because of that, interest in tickets is high even among fans who are not necessarily supporters of either club, but want to watch on site a tactical clash that recalls great Champions League duels.

Key players: from Ferencváros’ attacking edge to Panathinaikos’ experience

In addition to the systems themselves, individual quality can decide, and FerencvĂĄros and Panathinaikos have several names in their ranks that already stand out as potential heroes of this evening in Budapest. For the home side, strong center-forwards stand out in attack, capable of holding the ball under pressure and opening space for the wings and midfielders from the second line, while set pieces remain one of the Hungarian team’s strongest weapons – corners and free kicks are as a rule accompanied by rehearsed blocks and aggressive runs into the six-yard box. Panathinaikos, meanwhile, under BenĂ­tez increasingly builds play around experienced creators such as Bakasetas and Filip Đuričić, while the forwards are responsible for depth runs and occasional drops into the half-space to draw out center-backs and open a corridor for a shot from the second line. A special dimension is brought by the pressure on the goalkeeper and the back line, because both teams like to build attacks from the back, which means that technically secure center-backs and the defensive midfielder will be under constant “attack” of high pressing. Fans buying tickets for this event rightly expect to watch a match in which one move – a precise pass, a dribble in tight space or a last-ditch block – can redirect the European story of the season, and it is precisely such details that stand out live in the stands of Groupama ArĂ©na.

The historic European pedigree of two giants

Ferencváros and Panathinaikos do not come into this Europa League season as anonymous challengers, but as clubs with deep European roots, which further amplifies the symbolism of their clash in the league phase. Back in the mid-1960s, Ferencváros won the then-prestigious Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, the predecessor of today’s Europa League, defeating Juventus in the final in Turin, thereby imprinting Hungary on the map of elite club football in a period when the country was already synonymous with a strong national team. Panathinaikos, meanwhile, in 1971 wrote the most glorious page of its history by reaching the European Cup final at Wembley against Ajax, which to this day remains the only appearance of any Greek club in the final of Europe’s strongest competition. Those historical episodes still live in the fan culture of both clubs – banners and choreographies recalling those days are gladly displayed in the stands, and European matches especially mobilize older fans who lived part of those stories first-hand. The modern Europa League format now gives them the opportunity to once again feel what it is like when their club plays against an opponent that shares a similar status of a “European institution,” so interest in tickets remains high from season to season, especially when the schedule pairs two names of this weight.

Groupama Aréna: a modern football stage in the heart of Budapest

Groupama ArĂ©na, located at ÜllƑi Ășt 129 in Budapest’s 9th district, is one of the most modern stadiums in the region and a perfect backdrop for a match of this profile, with a capacity of almost 24 thousand seats and infrastructure that meets the strictest UEFA criteria. Built in 2014 on the site of the old stadium, the arena stands out with an elegant façade and characteristic green lighting that turns a night match into a kind of city landmark, clearly visible from surrounding roads and from the neighboring NĂ©pliget Park. The stadium is easiest to reach via metro line M3, exiting at the NĂ©pliget station, which connects central Pest with the southern part of the city, and additional connections are provided by trams and buses that run along the wide ÜllƑi Ășt avenue. There are also numerous hotels and guesthouses in the vicinity, so fans planning an extended stay can in time explore accommodation near the venue in order to combine the match and a short city break. Precisely because of such a blend of football and urban experience, ticket sales for FerencvĂĄros’ international matches are often very dynamic, because part of the crowd comes from other Hungarian cities or from abroad, so they want to buy tickets in advance and avoid nerves at the ticket offices before kickoff.

Budapest as a destination: thermal baths, the Danube and a fan weekend

For many fans, the FerencvĂĄros – Panathinaikos match will not be just 90 minutes of football, but a ĐżĐŸĐČĐŸĐŽ for an entire weekend in Budapest, a city that has rightly been called the “pearl on the Danube” and the “city of thermal baths.” The Hungarian capital is a combination of historic Buda on the hills and the flat, lively Pest, with monumental buildings such as Parliament and Buda Castle, but also a specific culture of thermal bathing complexes where spring-fed warm water attracts guests throughout the year. Visitors planning to come to the match often combine a day of bathing at SzĂ©chenyi or Rudas with an evening stroll along the Danube and a view of the illuminated bridges, which gives the trip added value beyond the football context. Because of that, some fans decide to arrive a day or two earlier, so it is wise to check in advance accommodation offers in Budapest and thus align the sightseeing schedule with the match time. On top of all that, the city’s bars and so-called “ruin pubs” offer a rich selection of food and drinks before or after the duel, so many fans, after securing their tickets by clicking the button below, will also plan where they will celebrate a possible victory of their team.

Fan atmosphere and the Greek away sector in Budapest

Panathinaikos is known for a passionate fan base, and its away supporters have followed the club across Europe for decades, so a serious contingent of green-and-white scarves is expected in the away sector of Groupama ArĂ©na for Budapest as well. The Hungarian hosts have their own rich ultras tradition, and FerencvĂĄros’ stands are known for loud songs, choreographies and persistent support, which is why the match against a club from Athens will probably bring an interesting “duel” on the level of atmosphere too. Visitors are advised to check in time information about the assembly zone, police and security instructions, and organized transport to the stadium, because for European matches specific movement corridors are often introduced. Those planning to stay longer in the city can, in addition to the match, also use recommendations for fan accommodation on match day, choosing locations that allow easy access to both the city center and the stadium. Precisely such a combination of football and travel makes tickets for this match have value beyond the result itself, because many fans see in them a ticket for an experience that combines fan identity and discovering a new city.

Practical information: arrival, entry time and match-day tips

For match day on January 22, 2026, it is worth planning arrival at the stadium with sufficient time in reserve, especially if you are coming from central Budapest or from outside the city, because around Groupama ArĂ©na ahead of European duels crowds often form in public transport and around the control points. Metro line M3 is the fastest way to get there, and fans are advised to rule out plans of arriving by their own car in the immediate vicinity of the stadium, since parking is limited and often reserved for local residents and organized buses. Security checks at the entrances include standard inspections of bags and personal items, so it is smart to bring only what is necessary and check the lists of prohibited items before departure. Ticket sales for this event take place in advance, and on match day specially marked ticket offices usually open for any remaining allocation, but due to the possibility of a sell-out, fans are strongly advised to buy tickets via the button below to avoid whole lines and uncertainty. Once you enter the stands, it is worth arriving early enough to feel the warm-up atmosphere, see the home fans’ choreography and settle into your seat without rushing, because it is precisely such details that make the difference between an ordinary trip to a match and an experience you talk about for years.

What this match can mean for the rest of the season for both clubs

Although points in the Europa League league phase are counted equally in every match, the duel in Budapest comes at a moment when the table has already taken shape and when every mistake or success immediately changes the scenario of the spring part of the season. On home ground, FerencvĂĄros sees an opportunity to confirm the ambition of reaching at least the additional playoff for the round of 16, and a possible win against Panathinaikos would bring not only points but also psychological capital for the final matchday of the league phase. Panathinaikos, meanwhile, lives in the rhythm dictated by BenĂ­tez: every European away appearance is a chance to confirm the new, more organized version of the team, and a positive result in Budapest could mean that the Greeks enter the finale with real chances of jumping toward the top of the standings. For fans, that means that every situation – from an early chance to a late set piece – will have the potential weight of an entire European campaign, so it is no surprise that tickets for this event attract even those who otherwise rarely go to international matches. Whoever wants to experience that tension live, with a view of the perfectly kept pitch of Groupama ArĂ©na and the backdrop of Budapest lights after the match, will make a smart move if they buy tickets in time via the button below and secure their place at one of the most interesting matches of Matchday 7 of the 2025/2026 Europa League league phase. +

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