AEK Athens has learned its opponents for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League League Phase, with the Greek side handed a demanding schedule featuring some of Europe’s biggest clubs and several familiar Greek players.
The draw, held in Monaco on Thursday, August 27, has placed AEK against Real Madrid, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Roma, Shakhtar Donetsk, Galatasaray, Como and LASK.
AEK will host Real Madrid and Roma, with Greek defender Konstantinos Koulierakis part of the Italian side, while the Greek club will travel to face Manchester City.
The trip to Germany will see AEK take on Borussia Dortmund, featuring Greek internationals Giannis Konstantelias and Konstantinos Karetsas.
AEK’s remaining opponents are Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine, Galatasaray of Turkey, Como of Italy and LASK Linz of Austria.
The eight League Phase matchdays will take place on the following dates:
- Matchday 1: September 8 to 10
- Matchday 2: October 13 to 14
- Matchday 3: October 20 to 21
- Matchday 4: November 3 to 4
- Matchday 5: November 24 to 25
- Matchday 6: December 8 to 9
- Matchday 7: January 19 to 20
- Matchday 8: January 27
The exact fixtures and kick-off times will be confirmed by UEFA at a later stage.
