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08-27 03:00

4 - 0

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End 4-0

89′

Ambrosini Antonio Cabaca·Salvador

86′

K.Arriaga

R. Marin

86′

M. Gaćinović

L.Jovic

81′

A.Mitkov

S.M.L.Araujo

81′

O. Zubkov

L. Majer

81′

Ambrosini Antonio Cabaca·Salvador

B. Varga

76′

M. Soula

Armstrong·Oko-Flex

74′

S. Pilios

72′

P. Mantalos

A. Koita

63′

G. Trdin

E.Bala

63′

D.Kusso

Maicon Araújo dos Santos

63′

Perea

Reinaldo

55′

R. Marin

51′

R. Marin

Halftime 3-0

29′

3-0

B. Varga

Assist: L. Majer

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B. Varga

Assist: F.Relvas

7′

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L.Jovic

Assist: L. Rota

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Match Info

AEK Athens delivered a statement performance on a memorable European night in Athens, thrashing Levski Sofia 4-0 in their UEFA Champions League qualifying tie on 27 August 2026. Playing at a packed OPAP Arena, AEK produced the kind of all-round display that will send a message across the continent, taking a major step towards the group stage and leaving Levski with a mountain to climb in the return leg.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, AEK Athens set the tempo. Their pressing game caused constant problems for Levski Sofia, who struggled to keep possession for any meaningful period. The Greek side’s high-energy approach paid off as they went ahead early, and by the time the final whistle arrived, the scoreline reflected a complete performance from the home team. Levski Sofia arrived with hopes of staying competitive in the tie, but their defence was pulled apart time and again. AEK’s creativity through the middle, combined with relentless wing play, proved too much. By the end, the home fans were in full voice, celebrating what could be one of the most important European wins in the club’s recent history.

Key Moments

Opening goal: AEK broke the deadlock inside the opening period, finishing off a well-worked move to settle any early nerves.
Second goal before the break: A second strike just before halftime gave AEK full control of the contest and visibly deflated the visiting side.
Clinical finish after the restart: Levski attempted to push forward after the break, but AEK hit them on the counter-attack with a third goal that ended the tie as a contest.
Late fourth: A composed late finish added gloss to the scoreline and highlighted the depth of quality in AEK’s attacking ranks.

Tactical Story

AEK Athens set up with clear aggressive intent. Their midfield pressed high and forced Levski into rushed decisions, while the full-backs pushed forward to create overloads in wide areas. The movement of the front line constantly dragged Levski’s defenders out of position, opening spaces that AEK exploited with sharp passing combinations. Levski Sofia, by contrast, had no answer to the intensity. Their attempts to build from the back were repeatedly disrupted, and when they did manage to reach the final third, their finishing was lacking. The Bulgarian side struggled to create clear chances and rarely tested the AEK goalkeeper, which will be a real concern for their coaching staff ahead of the second leg.

Standout Performance

AEK’s midfield engine room was the driving force behind the victory. The home side controlled the rhythm of the match, switching play quickly and keeping Levski chasing shadows. Defensively, the centre-backs were untroubled for most of the night, while the forwards showed clinical instinct in front of goal. The result gives AEK a commanding 4-0 aggregate advantage and makes the return fixture a formality. For Levski Sofia, it will now take a heroic effort to overturn the deficit, but they will at least have the chance to restore some pride on home soil. With this kind of performance, AEK Athens have now firmly established themselves as one of the names to watch in this season’s Champions League qualifying campaign.

AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia Live Score, Stats & Results

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The AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia fixture is part of the UEFA UCL during the 2026-2027 season. Follow live scores, UEFA UCL fixtures, match statistics, UEFA UCL standings and UEFA UCL match results for AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Aug 26, 2026

Competition: UEFA UCL

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