Match Preview
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 Martin Petersen 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 Wagner could impact their lineup. On the other side, AEK Athens faces similar concerns with Zimmermann listed as doubtful. Historical encounters between these two sides have always been dramatic: AEK Athens 3 - 3 Levski Sofia (2022). AEK Athens 3 - 4 Levski Sofia (2022). AEK Athens 2 - 2 Levski Sofia (2025). AEK Athens 4 - 1 Levski Sofia (2023). AEK Athens 2 - 2 Levski Sofia (2023). Our prediction for this exciting clash: 0:1.
Post-Match Summary
It's all over! Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens ended 0:0 in this UEFA Champions League. Qualifying stage. Final. First leg encounter at Home Arena. Both teams showed quality and the fans in Germany witnessed an exciting 90 minutes of football.
Fan Reactions (10)
★★★★☆ 4 / 5
(10 reviews)
I'm so hyped for Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens on Aug 18! Absolutely thrilling! My prediction: 3:3.
Can't wait for this one! Levski Sofia should dominate at home. Can't believe what I just watched! I say 1:1.
Big match coming up between Levski Sofia and AEK Athens. What a comeback! Going with 1:3.
AEK Athens will surprise everyone, trust me. Legendary performance! Score: 3:2.
This is going to be an epic game. Levski Sofia all the way! The ref was blind! Prediction: 0:2.
My heart says Levski Sofia, my head says draw. Pure footballing magic! Let's go with 4:0.
AEK Athens have been in fantastic form lately. Absolutely thrilling! I'm calling 0:0.
The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Aug 18! Goalkeeper was a wall! I think it'll be 3:0.
I've watched every Levski Sofia game this season. Best game of the season! This one ends 1:2 for sure.
Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens is always a cracker! Clinical finish from the lads! My money is on 0:3.