AEK Athens Dominates Celje in UEFA Conference League Match
In a commanding performance, AEK Athens defeated Celje 4-0 during their UEFA Conference League encounter on March 12, 2026, at Stadion Z’dezele. This result has severely diminished Celje’s hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals.
Barnabas Varga opened the scoring for AEK Athens just three minutes into the match, setting the tone for a dominant display. Following Varga’s early goal, Aboubakary Koita doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, with Luka Jovic providing the assist.
Mijat Gacinovic added a third goal for AEK just three minutes later, scoring in the 36th minute. The final goal came from Harold Moukoudi, who capitalized on a rebound to secure the emphatic victory.
This match marked a continuation of Celje’s struggles against AEK Athens, as they have now lost four out of their last five meetings. AEK Athens, on the other hand, has shown remarkable form, suffering only one defeat in their last 13 European matches.
Prior to this match, Celje had won two of their previous three Conference League fixtures, but the loss against AEK Athens has significantly impacted their chances of progressing in the tournament.
As the tournament continues, observers will be watching closely to see how Celje responds to this setback and whether they can recover in their upcoming matches. Meanwhile, AEK Athens will look to maintain their momentum as they advance further in the competition.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the implications of this match on Celje’s overall strategy moving forward.