AEK Athens have taken a 1-0 lead over LASK in the opening round of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, with Razvan Marin putting the Greek side ahead in the 21st minute.
The goal came on Tuesday evening at the AEK Arena, where the home side moved in front against their Austrian opponents. Marin found the breakthrough to give AEK Athens the advantage and put the hosts in control of the contest.
The early lead provides AEK Athens with an ideal start to their European campaign. Having gone ahead before the midway point of the first half, the Greek club will now look to protect the advantage while also seeking a second goal to give themselves greater control of the match.
Harold Moukoudi and Aboubakary Koita both started for AEK Athens. Their inclusion in the starting line-up forms part of the home side’s attempt to establish an advantage against LASK in the first match of the Champions League campaign.
Marin’s finish is currently the decisive moment of the game. His strike has separated the two teams and given AEK Athens a platform from which to manage the remainder of the match at their home stadium.
For LASK, the task is now to respond after falling behind in the 21st minute. The Austrian side must find a way back into the contest, while AEK Athens will aim to maintain their lead and add to it if an opportunity arises.
The match is being played as part of the first matchday of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League. AEK Athens’ immediate objective is to complete the evening with a positive result and begin their European campaign strongly.
At present, the score remains AEK Athens 1-0 LASK, with Marin’s goal the difference between the sides. The hosts are ahead at the AEK Arena and are attempting to turn that advantage into a more comfortable position before the final whistle.