AEK vs. PFK Levski Sofia

**AEK Athens enters the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg against Levski Sofia as the clear favorite at home after a 0-0 first-leg draw in Sofia.** The Bulgarian champions arrive with strong momentum from an unbeaten run of 17 matches across all competitions and four straight clean-sheet victories, yet several key absences—including Mustapha Sangare, Stipe Vulikic, and others—limit their attacking options and depth for the trip to Athens. AEK, the Greek Super League title holders with recent Conference League quarter-final experience, benefits from superior squad quality, the return of players like Lovro Majer, and a significant home advantage at the OPAP Arena. Levski’s defensive organization and qualifying pedigree keep the upset door slightly ajar, but trader pricing reflects AEK’s superior resources and the need for a positive result on familiar turf to advance to the leagu