AEK Athens defeats PAOK 3-0 in Stoiximan Super League playoff match

On April 19, 2026, AEK Athens secured a 3-0 victory against PAOK at the Allwyn Arena in a Stoiximan Super League playoff match. The scoring began with an own goal by Tomasz Kedziora in the 36th minute, followed by goals from Aboubakary Koita in the 73rd minute and Orbelin Pineda in the 80th minute. Despite having played a demanding match against Rayo Vallecano only 72 hours prior, AEK maintained high intensity throughout the game. PAOK, managed by Razvan Lucescu, failed to create significant opportunities and remained largely ineffective during the encounter. With this win, AEK extended its lead over PAOK to eight points with four matches remaining in the playoffs. Head coach Marko Nikolic praised his players for their discipline and performance despite the short recovery time. PAOK is now expected to shift its focus to the Greek Cup for the remainder of the season.