On July 23, 2026, Austria Wien secured a 2-0 away victory against Latvian side Liepaja in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. The Austrian side dominated the match from the early minutes, establishing control over the tempo of the game.

Maximilian Wustinger opened the scoring for the visitors in the 31st minute, providing an early lead. Austria Wien maintained their pressure into the second half, leading to a second goal by Wels in the 55th minute, which finalized the scoreline. The result gives the Austrian team a significant advantage heading into the second leg on their home soil.

This matchup carries additional significance for AEK Larnaca, as the winner of this tie is set to face the Cypriot club in the third qualifying round of the competition, provided that AEK successfully overcomes the hurdle of Beitar Jerusalem. The victory places Austria Wien in a comfortable position to secure their advancement to the next phase.