AEK Athens - Levski Sofia

Can AEK Athens harness their home advantage at Allwyn Arena on 26 August 2026 to break the deadlock in this Champions League qualification final? The tie remains finely balanced following a goalless stalemate in the first leg on 18 August 2026. AEK Athens enter the contest with momentum after a dominant 4-0 victory over Iraklis in the Super League, a performance that suggests their attacking players are finding rhythm at the perfect moment to unlock a stubborn visiting defense.

Levski Sofia arrive in Greece with an impressive unbeaten run across all competitions, underscored by a resounding 6-0 win against Spartak Varna in the First Professional League. Their path to this final has been defined by defensive resilience, having kept a clean sheet in their most recent European outing. With the aggregate score level at 0-0, the visitors will look to maintain their structural discipline while aiming to exploit any gaps left by an AEK side forced to push for the decisive goal.