R. Marin put AEK Athens ahead on 21 minutes.
AEK Athens had 18 shots to the visitors' 11, 62% of the 29 attempts in the match. AEK Athens had 5 off target and 9 blocked, the visitors 6 off target and 2 blocked. The home side had 10 attempts from inside the box, to LASK's 5. That left 8 from outside the area for AEK Athens, and 6 for LASK.
The home side put 4 on target to LASK's 3, an on-target rate of 22% against 27%. AEK Athens scored with one of their four on target. LASK did not score from their three on target.
M. Nikolic was booked for AEK Athens on 11 minutes. L. Jovic was booked for AEK Athens on 40 minutes. M. Bogarde was booked for LASK on 42 minutes. A. Andrade was booked for LASK on 80 minutes.
The only goal came in the first half.
Luís Godinho, Portugal refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: AEK Athens 1-0 LASK
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 8 September 2026
- Referee: Luís Godinho, Portugal
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | AEK Athens | LASK |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 2 |
| Shots inside the box | 10 | 5 |
| Shots outside the box | 8 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 3 |
| Throw In | 0 | 0 |
| Free Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Goal Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 3 | 3 |
| Attacks | 99 | 81 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 49 | 33 |
| On Target | 4 | 3 |
| Off Target | 14 | 8 |
| Fouls | 6 | 15 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Passes Total | 405 | 426 |
| Passes Accurate | 342 | 344 |
