AEK Athens forces extra time against Rayo Vallecano in Conference League quarter-final

On April 16, 2026, AEK Athens played the second leg of the Conference League quarter-final against Rayo Vallecano. After losing by a large margin in the first leg in Madrid, AEK achieved a 3-0 victory at home in Nea Filadelfeia, leveling the aggregate score. Razvan Marin scored the second goal via a penalty kick in the 35th minute after a foul on Koita by Ratiu. In the second half, Zini scored the third goal with a header following a cross from Kutesa. The match ended 3-0 in favor of AEK, bringing the total score to a draw. The outcome forces the tie into extra time to decide which team advances to the semi-finals.