AEK Athens sealed the national championship in the best possible way: with a victory over Panathinaikos and a goal scored in stoppage time. The club from the Greek capital secured the title two rounds before the end of the season, and now it can already think about the Champions League qualifying rounds.
AEK Athens defeated Panathinaikos in the title match
Sunday’s Athens derby had a lot at stake. AEK hosted Panathinaikos in the fourth round of the championship group of the Greek Premier League and knew that a victory would close the topic of the championship without nervously waiting for the last matches. The match was evenly matched for a long time, with the score remaining 1-1 for most of the competition.
The decisive moment came only in added time. Joao Mario made it 2-1 and gave the hosts a victory, which immediately turned into a championship celebration. AEK took advantage of the opportunity, won against their local rival and confirmed that they were able to keep their cool in the most important phase of the season.
The fourteenth championship in the club’s history
Thanks to the win, AEK Athens has 70 points and eight points ahead of PAOK Thessaloniki. There are two rounds left until the end of the season, so his rivals are no longer able to take away the first place. This means that the club from the Greek capital won its 14th national championship in history.
AEK won its previous title in the 2022/23 season. Now he is back at the top after a break of several years, and the way he sealed his success only adds to the excitement of this story. A goal at the end of the derby match against Panathinaikos is a scenario that fans will remember for a long time.
The Champions League is waiting for the Greek champion
The title gives AEK a place in the qualifications for the next edition of the Champions League. This is an important sporting and financial step for the club, which competed in the Conference League this season.
The team from Athens has a difficult summer ahead of them and a fight to return to the biggest European stage. However, mastery provides a strong foundation. AEK finished the domestic competition in a position of strength and showed that in Greece it can again win matches with the highest stakes.
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