# Anderlecht defeats PAOK to advance in Europa League

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anderlecht-and-paok-europa-league-qualifying
> Updated: 2026-08-13T15:38:35.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 2.

RSC Anderlecht has secured qualification for the UEFA Europa League play-offs following a 3-2 victory over PAOK FC in the second leg of their third qualifying round at Lotto Park. Combined with their 1-0 win in the first leg, Anderlecht advances with a 4-2 aggregate score.

Léo Pétrot opened the scoring in the 20th minute, followed by a header from Andrija Zivkovic in the 34th minute to equalize for PAOK. Anderlecht regained the lead in the second half through Lucas Ombros in the 47th minute and Danylolo Sikan in the 55th minute. Although Alexander Georgiev (identified in some reports as Alexander Jeremejeff) scored for PAOK in the 88th minute via a penalty to attempt a comeback, the match ended 3-2.

The contest was marked by late disciplinary issues and controversy, as both Zivkovic and the late scorer received red cards in stoppage time, leaving PAOK to finish the match with only nine players. Following the match, PAOK manager Alessio Casoni (previously identified as Alessio Lisi) expressed frustration regarding officiating decisions, specifically citing a disallowed goal and a missed penalty, while also taking responsibility for his team’s lack of competitiveness.

As a result of the defeat, PAOK will drop into the UEFA Conference League play-offs, where they are scheduled to face the Norwegian club Brann. The first leg is set for August 20 at Toumba Stadium, with the return leg on August 27 in Bergen. Anderlecht moves on to face Kairat Almaty in the Europa League play-offs to determine if they will enter the competition's league phase.

## Claims

- Anderlecht defeated PAOK 3-2 in Brussels (corroborated by 4 sources)
- PAOK was eliminated from the UEFA Europa League (corroborated by 4 sources)
- PAOK will continue in the UEFA Conference League playoffs against Brann (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Aleksandar Geregemev scored for PAOK in the 88th minute (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Leo Petro scored for Anderlecht in the 20th minute (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Andrija Živković scored for PAOK in the 34th minute (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Lukas Ambrose scored for Anderlecht in the 47th minute (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Danilo Sicán scored for Anderlecht in the 55th minute (corroborated by 2 sources)
- PAOK lost 3-2 to Anderlecht in Brussels. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- PAOK is eliminated from the UEFA Europa League. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- PAOK will move to the Conference League playoffs against Brann. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Anderlecht scored through Léo Petro (20'), Lukas Ambros (47'), and Danilo Sicán (55'). (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Anderlecht defeats PAOK to advance in Europa League

Anderlecht defeated PAOK 3-2 (4-2 aggregate) to advance in the Europa League. PAOK will now compete in the Conference League play-offs against Brann.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-fc-faces-anderlecht-in-europa-league-qualifying-rematch

### 2026-08-13: Alexander Geremegieff discusses PAOK future and Anderlecht rematch

PAOK forward Alexander Geremegieff discussed his commitment to the club, the coaching changes under Alessio Lisi, and his belief in overturning their recent loss against Anderlecht.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-geremegieff-discusses-paok-future-and-anderlecht-rematch

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