AEK Athens confirms Champions League League Phase schedule

AEK Athens has received its official schedule for the UEFA Champions League League Phase. Following their qualification after defeating Levski Sofia, the Greek club will face eight different opponents between September 2026 and January 2027.

AEK will play four matches at home in the Allwyn Arena against LASK, Real Madrid, Galatasaray, and Roma. Their away fixtures include matches against Shakhtar Donetsk (in London), Manchester City, Como, and Borussia Dortmund.

The campaign begins on September 8, 2026, against LASK, and concludes on January 27, 2027, at Borussia Dortmund. High-profile matchups include a home game against Real Madrid on November 4, 2026.

Statistical models, such as Football Meets Data, have provided early projections for the club's performance. One simulation suggests a 40.2% probability of AEK finishing in the top 24 to advance to the next stage, while the chance of securing a top-eight spot for direct qualification is estimated at 3.9%.