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AEK Athens Champions League League Phase Campaign

Overview

AEK Athens has successfully entered the UEFA Champions League League Phase following a 4-0 qualifying victory over Levski Sofia. This achievement marks the club’s return to the competition’s main stage for the first time since 2006.

The campaign began on September 8, 2026, with a victory against LASK. Under the new 36-team format, AEK is scheduled to play eight matches through January 2027. Following a 3-1 defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk at Stamford Bridge, the club initiated ticket pre-sales for the Shakhtar match, setting the price at 50 euros for the London-based fixture.

As the competition enters its third round, AEK Athens faced Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Despite coach Marko Nikolić’s intention to maintain a “4-4-2 tactical identity,” the Greek side suffered a 5-1 defeat. While Pylios briefly narrowed the gap to 2-1 in the 52nd minute following an assist from Zini, Manchester City responded with goals from Cherki and a hat-trick from Phil Foden. Foden scored in the 34th, 65th, and 76th minutes, while Elliot Anderson added a goal in the 12th minute following an Enzo Fernández free kick that struck the crossbar.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca utilized a rotated squad for the fixture, leaving Erling Haaland on the bench and including 17-year-old Floyd Samba. Following the loss, AEK remains at three points in the competition. Coach Nikolic noted that while his team attempted to play with their own identity, they showed “excessive respect” to their opponents and required more courage. The club’s next scheduled Champions League fixture is against Real Madrid. In parallel, AEK’s U19 squad recently maintained an unbeaten streak in the UEFA Youth League, securing a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the City Football Academy Stadium.

Entities

AEK Athens · Manchester City · Shakhtar Donetsk · Marko Nikolić · UEFA Champions League

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Manchester City defeat AEK Athens 5-1 in Champions League

    Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City defeated AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League, marking a significant return to form for the midfielder under manager Enzo Maresca.

  2. [SPORTS] 113 sources
    Manchester City defeats AEK Athens 5-1 in Champions League

    Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a 5-1 victory against AEK Athens in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AEK Athens players call for self-criticism after Champions League loss

    AEK Athens players are calling for self-improvement after a 3-1 Champions League loss to Shakhtar Donetsk, as the team prepares to face Manchester City.

  4. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    AEK Athens nears 100 matches at Allwyn Arena

    AEK Athens is approaching its 100th match at the Allwyn Arena, a milestone set to occur during a Champions League clash against Real Madrid, following a period of intense domestic dominance.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AEK FC announces ticket details for Real Madrid match

    AEK FC has begun the ticketing process for its UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid on November 4, initially prioritizing specific season ticket holders.

  6. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AEK Athens prepares for Champions League matches in England

    AEK Athens faces a challenging Champions League schedule with upcoming away matches against Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City, drawing massive interest from over 9,000 traveling supporters.

  7. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    AEK FC launches ticket pre-sales for Shakhtar Donetsk match

    AEK FC has launched ticket pre-sales for their Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk, held at Stamford Bridge on October 14.

  8. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AEK Athens returns to Champions League group stage

    AEK Athens marked their return to the UEFA Champions League group stage after twenty years with a match against LASK, featuring Hungarian players Barnabás Varga and Milán Vitális.

  9. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    AEK FC launches Champions League League Phase Pass

    AEK FC has launched the ‘League Phase Pass’ for its four Champions League home matches against LASK, Real Madrid, Galatasaray, and AS Roma, offering discounts to season ticket holders.

  10. [SPORTS] 16 sources
    AEK Athens confirms Champions League League Phase schedule

    AEK Athens has confirmed its Champions League League Phase schedule, featuring matches against Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Borussia Dortmund from September 2026 to January 2027.

  11. [SPORTS] 141 sources
    AEK Athens qualifies for Champions League League Phase

    AEK Athens qualified for the Champions League League Phase after a 4-0 win over Levski Sofia. They face giants like Real Madrid and Manchester City in the new tournament format.

  12. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Botev Plovdiv releases tickets for Levski Sofia derby

    Botev Plovdiv has released ticket details for their upcoming derby against Levski Sofia, scheduled for August 29 at the Hristo Botev Stadium.

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