AEK Athens FC vs 08.09.26 16:451 – 0Full Time
Lask Linz — UEFA Champions League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Marin's early strike gives AEK Athens win over Lask Linz
AEK Athens beat Lask Linz 1-0 in their opening UEFA Champions League League Stage fixture at the Allwyn Arena, with the only goal coming inside the first half-hour. It proved enough to secure all three points on matchday one of the competition's league phase.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Răzvan Marin broke the deadlock in the 21st minute, converting to put the home side ahead, and that scoreline held through half-time and beyond. Lask Linz pushed for a response but could not find a way past the AEK defence, with the visitors' frustrations reflected in a series of second-half fouls.
AEK finished with more of the ball and the greater share of the chances, forcing seven corners to Lask's three and testing the goalkeeper more often across the ninety minutes. Referee Luis Godinho booked one AEK player and two from Lask Linz, but neither side saw red as the hosts closed out the win.
Răzvan Marin scored the decisive goal in the 21st minute and finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 8.2.
AEK Athens produced 18 shots to Lask Linz's 11, underlining their greater attacking threat throughout the contest.
AEK Athens FC beat Lask Linz 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
AEK Athens FC met Lask Linz in the UEFA Champions League (League Stage - 1). Kick-off was Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 16:45 UTC at Allwyn Arena. Referee: Luis Godinho.
Team pages: AEK Athens FC · Lask Linz · UEFA Champions League
Key moments
- 21' Goal: Răzvan Marin — 1–0 · Watch Răzvan Marin's goal video (21')
Starting line-ups
AEK Athens FC (4-4-2)
Lask Linz (3-1-4-2)
Pre-match read
Home rated 1708 vs 1682 — 0.63 expected score
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the AEK Athens FC vs Lask Linz final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this UEFA Champions League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from AEK Athens FC 1–0 Lask Linz. Explore more on the AEK Athens FC and Lask Linz team pages or the UEFA Champions League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of AEK Athens FC vs Lask Linz?
AEK Athens FC beat Lask Linz 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in AEK Athens FC vs Lask Linz?
Răzvan Marin (21') for AEK Athens FC.
›Where can I watch AEK Athens FC vs Lask Linz highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from AEK Athens FC 1–0 Lask Linz are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.