AEK Athens secures Champions League league phase spot against Levski Sofia

On August 26, 2026, AEK Athens achieved a decisive victory against Levski Sofia at the Allwyn Arena in Nea Filadelfeia, securing their qualification for the Champions League league phase. The Greek club dominated the match early on, scoring three goals before the 30-minute mark to effectively eliminate any doubt regarding the outcome.

The scoring opened in the 7th minute with a goal by Jovic, followed by Varga finding the net in the 12th minute. Varga completed his brace in the 29th minute with a header following a corner kick from Mayer, exploiting a defensive error by the Bulgarian goalkeeper. This comprehensive performance marks a triumphant return to the top-tier European competition for the Athens side.