El Kaabi was left with a badly injured ankle after the two players collided while competing for a ball. Siampanis received a yellow card following the incident. A penalty was subsequently awarded to Olympiacos, which they scored to level the match at 1-1.

Olympiacos have since taken to social media to wish El Kaabi a speedy recovery, with the player expected to return to the pitch in 2027. Siampanis has also expressed his regret and apologized to El Kaabi on Instagram, stating that he never intended to cause him harm and wishing him a full recovery.