AEK Athens defeats Athens Kallithea 4-0 in final pre-season friendly

On August 8, 2026, AEK Athens secured a 4-0 victory against Athens Kallithea at the Allwyn Arena. The match served as the final preparation for AEK under coach Marko Nikolic ahead of the Superbet Super Cup against OFI, scheduled for August 12. Approximately 18,000 spectators attended the game, which also served as a memorial for Michalis Katsouris, who was killed three years ago, and Kostas Liakkas, a long-time club employee.

The game featured two different lineups for AEK, allowing the coaching staff to assess the squad's condition. New signing Milan Vitalis made a successful debut, scoring a goal within 17 minutes of his appearance. Mijat Gacinovic also stood out by scoring a hat-trick in the second half. Athens Kallithea, managed by Vangelis Moras, used the match to continue their tactical preparation for the upcoming Superbet League 2 playoffs, though they did not manage to score despite late opportunities.

Following this test, AEK is now shifting its full focus to the Super Cup match in Crete on August 12. The coaching staff will finalize their tactical decisions based on the performance of the players in this friendly encounter.