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Play-off level at 0–0 · Second leg in Athens
AEK Athens Champions League Fixtures 2026–27
AEK return to Athens with their tie against Levski Sofia goalless. The home second leg now decides whether the Greek champions enter the league phase or move into the Europa League.
Greece · Play-offsAll rounds
AEK Athens fixtures and results
Aug 18, 2026Your timezone
LEV
Levski Sofia0
Levski Sofia0 AEK
AEK Athens0
AEK Athens0FinalLocal timeTBA
Aggregate: 0–0
Aug 26, 2026Your timezone
AEK
AEK Athens
AEK Athens LEV
Levski Sofia
Levski SofiaWed, August 26th at 3:00 PM EDTLocal timeParamount+
Tie score before kickoff: 0–0
What AEK need in the second leg
The first meeting in Sofia finished 0–0, so there is no away-goals advantage and the return starts level. AEK qualify with any win; another draw after extra time would send the tie to penalties.
Current entry point
Play-off · Play-offs
Supporter check for the Athens return
The decisive match is scheduled at Allwyn Arena, AEK’s home in Nea Filadelfeia. Use the match card for the confirmed local kickoff and broadcaster, and remember that a draw after 90 minutes can continue through extra time.
Venue snapshot
Allwyn Arena · Athens. Always use the venue on the individual fixture for final confirmation.
Greek champions chasing the main draw
AEK won a 14th Greek championship to reach this route. Advancing would place the club in the August 27 league-phase draw; defeat would not end Europe but would transfer AEK to the Europa League.
Content review
Reviewed August 22, 2026
AEK Athens Champions League FAQs
What was the AEK Athens vs Levski first-leg score?
The first leg in Sofia ended 0–0, leaving the play-off level before the return in Athens.
What happens if AEK lose the Champions League play-off?
AEK would enter the 2026–27 Europa League league phase rather than leave European competition.