AEK Athens produced one of the most emphatic performances of the Greek Super League weekend, thrashing Panetolikos Agrinio 5-0 at the OPAP Arena on 25 October 2026. The home side controlled the match from the opening whistle, scored twice before half-time and added three more goals after the break to complete a statement victory.

Match overview

AEK set a high tempo immediately, pressing Panetolikos deep and forcing mistakes in the visitors’ build-up. The opener arrived in the 12th minute through Dimitris Kalogeropoulos, and the lead was doubled in the 34th minute when Nikos Vlachos finished from close range after a flowing move down the right.

Panetolikos’s night became harder just before the hour when a defender was shown a second yellow card, leaving the visitors with ten men. AEK took full advantage, adding further goals through Kalogeropoulos, substitute Sotiris Markos and midfielder Giannis Papadopoulos to round off a dominant 5-0 win.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Dimitris Kalogeropoulos opened the scoring with a low finish after AEK’s high press forced a turnover.
• 34th minute: Nikos Vlachos doubled the lead, converting a cross from the right flank.
• 55th minute: Panetolikos were reduced to ten men after a second booking in midfield.
• 58th minute: Kalogeropoulos scored his second of the night with a composed finish inside the box.
• 71st minute: Sotiris Markos made it 4-0 shortly after coming off the bench.
• 84th minute: Giannis Papadopoulos completed the scoring with a long-range strike.

Tactical story

AEK’s dominance was built on aggressive pressing and quick circulation. The home side repeatedly won the ball in Panetolikos’s half and attacked through wide overloads, pulling the visitors’ defensive block apart. Once the red card arrived, the spaces became even larger and AEK’s midfield controlled the tempo with ease.

Panetolikos attempted to defend in a deep block, but they struggled to keep possession long enough to relieve pressure. Their few counter-attacks lacked support, and AEK’s centre-backs comfortably dealt with the isolated forward runs.

Standout performers

Dimitris Kalogeropoulos led the line with two goals and constant movement, while Nikos Vlachos was a persistent threat on the wing. Giannis Papadopoulos dictated play from midfield and capped his performance with a well-taken goal.

Season impact

The AEK Athens vs Panetolikos Agrinio result strengthens AEK’s position in the Greek Super League standings and gives the club a significant boost in goal difference. For Panetolikos, it was a heavy defeat that underlined the gap in quality on the night and leaves them needing a quick response in their next fixture.