UEFA Champions League Play-offs
AEK Athens FC 4 - 0 FT Levski Sofia
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Futmetrix Verdict
43
Coventry
vs
Newcastle
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
Coventry's survival bid meets Newcastle's inconsistency.
Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Atalanta
3-1
Venezia
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Atalanta strike early, Venezia stay sunk.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Al-Wasl FC
1-3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
⚡ Intensity
63
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
12
🎲 Upset
0
Clinical Al-Ahli secure vital away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' L. Jovic (L. Rota)
12' B. Varga (F. Relvas)
29' B. Varga (L. Majer)
HT
51' R. Marin
55' R. Marin
↓ Everton Bala ↑G. Trdin 63'
↓ Reinaldo ↑J. Perea 63'
↓ Maicon ↑D. Kusso 63'
72' ↓ A. Koita ↑P. Mantalos
74' S. Pilios
↓ A. Oko-Flex ↑M. Soula 76'
81' ↓ L. Majer ↑O. Zubkov
81' ↓ B. Varga ↑Zini
↓ Serginho ↑A. Mitkov 82'
86' ↓ L. Jovic ↑M. Gacinovic
86' ↓ R. Marin ↑K. Arriaga
89' Zini
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AEK Athens FC
Goalkeepers
Thomas Strakosha 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lazaros Rota 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Harold Moukoudi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filipe Relvas 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
65
Passes
4
Duels
Stavros Pilios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lovro Majer 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Răzvan Marin
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
59
Passes
9
Duels
Kasper Kairinen
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
52
Passes
8
Duels
Aboubakary Koita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Barnabás Varga 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9
Rating
Luka Jović 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Marios Balamotis 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alberto Brignoli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Martin Georgiev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domagoj Vida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petros Mantalos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oleksandr Zubkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mijat Gaćinović 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kervin Arriaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dereck Kutesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dimitrios Kaloskamis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Levski Sofia
Goalkeepers
Svetoslav Vutsov 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Aldair 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Kristian Dimitrov 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Nikola Serafimov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Centelles
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Serginho
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
47
Passes
9
Duels
El Mehdi El Moubarik
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
72
Passes
5
Duels
Maicon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Armstrong Oko-Flex
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Everton Bala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Reinaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Ognyan Vladimirov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Martin Lukov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hevertton Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Makoun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gasper Trdin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asen Mitkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Kusso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Perea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mazire Soula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Raychev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stivan Stoyanchov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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AEK Athens FC
Levski Sofia
AEK Athens FC
Levski Sofia
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
AEK Unleash Second-Leg Fury at Allwyn Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. The Greeks shattered the aggregate deadlock with a ruthless four-goal barrage, booking their ticket to the Round of 16 and ending Levski Sofia's European dream.
Breaking the Deadlock
The Stakes could not have been higher under the lights at Allwyn Arena, with the tie perfectly balanced after a goalless first leg in Bulgaria. Levski Sofia settled quickly and edged possession in the opening phases, trying to quiet the raucous home crowd by controlling the tempo. But the Greek giants refused to be dictated to in their own backyard. The match quickly evolved into a thrilling shootout, as a combined 29 shots turned the pitch into a relentless shooting gallery. Despite the visitors seeing more of the ball, the home side pressed aggressively high up the pitch. They forced crucial turnovers and launched swift, dangerous counter-attacks that repeatedly threatened the Bulgarian penalty area, setting the foundation for a dominant European display.
The Floodgates Open
The true Intensity of this Champions League qualifier became apparent as AEK began to pepper the target relentlessly. While Levski Sofia carved out 11 attempts of their own, a mere three actually tested the goalkeeper. In stark contrast, the hosts were absolutely lethal in the final third. Finding vast gaps behind the advancing Bulgarian fullbacks, AEK unlocked the defensive structure time and time again. The defining moment arrived when the hosts finally breached the visitors' rearguard, permanently shattering the aggregate stalemate. That crucial initial breakthrough forced Levski to abandon their cautious shape entirely. Pushing forward in desperation, they left massive expanses of space at the back, which the Greek side eagerly exploited with clinical, devastating precision to put the tie to bed.
Cruising to the Last 16
The final whistle sparked wild, deafening celebrations across Allwyn Arena, with the commanding 4-0 aggregate triumph sending AEK safely through to the prestigious Round of 16. For Levski, it was a brutal, humbling lesson in European ruthlessness; their fundamental inability to convert Balance in midfield into any genuine final-third threat ultimately sealed their swift exit. The Greeks now look ahead to the knockout stages with immense confidence, having conclusively proven they can dismantle opponents when the pressure reaches its peak. Seasons are often defined by monumental nights like this, and AEK have boldly announced their fierce arrival on the continent's biggest, most demanding stage.
Key Questions
What was the final aggregate score?
AEK Athens FC advanced to the Round of 16 with a 4-0 aggregate victory after drawing the first leg 0-0.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Winner Takes All For Champions League Glory
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. After a cagey stalemate in Bulgaria, this do-or-die second leg dictates who dines at Europe's top table and who settles for Thursday nights.
The Setup
The first leg ended in a nervous 0-0 draw, leaving the tie perfectly poised on aggregate. Shifting to the Allwyn Arena on August 26, 2026, the margins simply couldn't be tighter. An off-the-charts Balance rating underlines just how evenly matched these two sides are heading into the decider. Neither squad boasts a Stars rating that suggests a solo carry job; this fixture requires pure, collective grit. With a modest Form profile on both sides, the ultimate deciding factor will be nerve. Whoever best handles the immense Stakes of a Champions League playoff will secure their spot in the main competition. Levski Sofia enters as the slight favorite, but dictating play in a hostile Greek atmosphere is a massive ask.
Key Battle
AEK Athens will lean on the physical presence of Filipe Relvas to break lines and command the penalty area during set pieces. However, he faces an immovable object in Levski goalkeeper Svetoslav Vutsov. Vutsov's commanding box control was vital in preserving the first-leg clean sheet, and his reflexes will be severely tested under the Athenian lights.
Our Prediction
Expect another tense, low-scoring war of attrition. Levski Sofia should edge it 1-0 late in the second half, exploiting the inevitable gaps when AEK commits too many bodies forward in search of a home winner.