The UEFA Champions League. Qualifying stage. Final. First leg continues with an electrifying showdown as Levski Sofia hosts AEK Athens on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 21:00 local time. The match takes place at Home Arena in Germany, where fans are already buzzing with anticipation. Referee Daniel Siebert will officiate the encounter. Weather conditions are expected to be Mild conditions, 17°C. Levski Sofia comes into this fixture with momentum, although the potential absence of Wolf could impact their lineup. On the other side, AEK Athens faces similar concerns with Krause listed as doubtful. Historical encounters between these two sides have always been dramatic: AEK Athens 0 - 1 Levski Sofia (2022). AEK Athens 1 - 0 Levski Sofia (2022). AEK Athens 2 - 0 Levski Sofia (2021). AEK Athens 0 - 1 Levski Sofia (2023). AEK Athens 2 - 1 Levski Sofia (2022). Our prediction for this exciting clash: 0:1.