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AEK learns Champions League opponents and match dates
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AEK learns Champions League opponents and match dates

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Greek football club AEK has discovered its eight opponents for the upcoming Champions League League Phase.
  • The team will play a total of eight matches, with four games at home in Nea Filadelfeia and four away.
  • The League Phase is scheduled to begin in early September 2026 and conclude in late January 2027.

Greek football club AEK has learned the identities of its eight opponents for the upcoming Champions League League Phase, marking a significant step in their European campaign.

The team, referred to as "The Union," will navigate a challenging schedule of eight matches. Four of these games will be played on home turf at Nea Filadelfeia, while the other four will be away fixtures. This format requires AEK to face two opponents drawn from each of the four seeded pots.

The League Phase is set to commence between September 8-10, 2026. The competition will span several months, with the final matchday scheduled for January 27, 2027. The full fixture list, including specific dates and times for AEK's matches, is expected to be released on Saturday, August 29.

AEK's opponents in the League Phase include formidable teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, and Roma. They will also face Shakhtar, Galatasaray, Como, and LASK. The draw sets the stage for a demanding but potentially rewarding journey in Europe's premier club competition.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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