AEK Athens 4:0 Levski Sofia — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

AEK Athens thrashed Levski Sofia 4-0 in the UEFA Champions League playoff round. Three goals inside the opening 29 minutes put the tie firmly in their control, and they added a fourth after the break.

Luka Jović opened the scoring in the 7th minute from Lazaros Rota's assist. Barnabás Varga doubled the lead in the 12th minute, assisted by Filipe Relvas, and then struck again in the 29th minute following Lovro Majer's assist. Răzvan Marin completed the scoring in the 55th minute.

Levski Sofia had more possession (52%) and completed more passes (421) than AEK, but they created no big chances and managed only three shots on target. AEK’s 16 shots, seven on target, and four big chances highlighted their superiority, with Varga’s brace the standout contribution.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia?

AEK Athens 4-0 Levski Sofia (UEFA Champions League, Playoff round).

Who scored?

Luka Jović (7', assist Lazaros Rota) for AEK Athens; Barnabás Varga (12', assist Filipe Relvas) for AEK Athens; Barnabás Varga (29', assist Lovro Majer) for AEK Athens; Răzvan Marin (55') for AEK Athens.

Was AEK Athens's win deserved?

Yes — AEK Athens were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in AEK Athens vs Levski Sofia?

Yellow cards: Răzvan Marin (AEK Athens); Stavros Pilios (AEK Athens); Zini (AEK Athens).

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