Shakhtar Donetsk defeats AEK Athens 3-1 in Champions League match at Stamford Bridge

AEK Athens suffered a 3-1 defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk in the second round of the Champions League League Phase, held at a neutral venue at Stamford Bridge in London on October 14, 2026. Despite taking an early lead through a goal by Lovren in the 28th minute, AEK was unable to hold its momentum as the Ukrainian side staged a comeback with goals from Pedrinho via a penalty in the 34th minute, followed by Vinicius in the 81st and Mendoza in the 86th minute.

Under the direction of coach Marko Nikolic, the Greek team struggled with defensive errors and physical fatigue, leading to their drop to 20th place in the league standings with 3 points. Shakhtar Donetsk moved to 4 points in the competition following the victory. The match was officiated by English referee Kavanagh.

Looking ahead, AEK Athens is scheduled to face Manchester City next Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium. The match results have highlighted significant pressure on the Greek club as they navigate the remainder of the league phase.