AEK Athens are currently participating in the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round, facing Aris Limassol in a two-legged tie. The first leg takes place on August 7, 2025, at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol[1][2][3][5]. AEK Athens advanced to this stage after defeating Hapoel Be’er Sheva 1-0 on aggregate in the previous round, with Filipe Relvas scoring the decisive goal in the first leg[1].
Limassol, coming off a 5-2 aggregate victory over Puskas Akademia, enter the clash with momentum, but face an experienced AEK Athens squad that has a recent strong record in European competitions[1]. Recent form shows AEK Athens with two away wins in their last four matches, indicating consistent performance on the road[1].
There has also been transfer activity, as AEK Athens officially announced the signing of a former Real Madrid striker, signaling intent to strengthen their squad further for the ongoing European and domestic campaigns[4].
References
- [1] Aris Limassol vs AEK Athens Prediction and Betting Tips | Sportskeeda
- [2] Aris Limassol vs. AEK Athens Live Score | ESPN
- [3] Aris Limassol vs AEK Athens Live | UEFA.com
- [4] AEK Athens officially sign former Real Madrid striker | TransferNewsLive
- [5] AEK Athens vs. Aris Limassol FC – August 07, 2025 | Bleacher Report