Panathinaikos fans are preparing to dress in green and cheer their team on in the vital game against Spanish powerhouse Barcelona in the group round of the European Championship.

“I am going to be there at 8 p.m. to make sure that I have the best view,” said Konstandinos Sifakis, a devoted Panathinaikos fan. “No way am I going to lose a chance seeing them play against Barcelona, and win too.”

Ticket booths opened on Sunday October 9, and in two days fans snatched up 62,000 of the 65,000 available tickets. “I went Tuesday afternoon to buy my tickets and it was crazy,” said Achileas Papadopoulos, a Deree student who waited three hours in line. “I mean crowds of people impatient to get their ticket first so they don’t lose their chance.”

Some Panathinaikos fans believe that Barcelona will go home victorious. “ Barcelona is the best European team,” said Papadopoulos, “Our hopes to win this game are kind of hopeless. Either way though, I wish them good luck.”

To beat Barcelona, Panathinaikos must play their best defense; after all, scoring-legend Ronaldhinio, is Barcelona’s key to victory.

The game is on Tuesday, October 18 at the Olympic Stadium and will be broadcasted on Mega channel at 9:40 p.m.