AEK Athens take early Champions League lead against LASK through Razvan Marin

AEK Athens have taken a 1-0 lead over LASK in the opening round of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, with Razvan Marin scoring in the 21st minute.

The Greek side moved in front during Tuesday evening’s meeting at the AEK Arena, giving the home team the advantage against their Austrian opponents. Marin’s finish was the decisive moment of the match so far and put AEK Athens in control of the scoreline.

The goal provides AEK Athens with a strong start to their European campaign. Having broken through before the halfway point of the first half, the hosts will now aim to protect their advantage while looking for a second goal to establish a more comfortable margin.

Harold Moukoudi and Aboubakary Koita both started for AEK Athens, who are seeking to turn their early lead into a positive result on the opening matchday. Their presence in the starting line-up underlines the team selected for a fixture that has begun with the Greek club in front.

LASK remain within one goal of their opponents, but AEK Athens currently hold the initiative at the AEK Arena. The Austrian team must respond if they are to prevent the hosts from making an ideal beginning to their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign.

For AEK Athens, Marin’s goal has created an opportunity to manage the remainder of the contest from a position of strength. The club’s immediate priority is to retain its lead, while a second goal would further improve its position against LASK.

The match is still being played, with AEK Athens leading 1-0 since Marin opened the scoring in the 21st minute.