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European Showdown: Vallecano Hosts AEK Athens in Quarter-Final
9 Apr
Summary
- Rayo Vallecano and AEK Athens clash in the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals.
- Both teams secured their spots by overcoming opponents in the previous round.
- This marks the first-ever head-to-head meeting between the two clubs.
Rayo Vallecano and AEK Athens will face each other in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League quarter-final tie on Thursday at the Estadio de Vallecas. Vallecano recently secured a 1-0 victory against Elche in La Liga, improving their form after a series of draws and losses. They previously advanced to this stage by defeating Samsunspor 3-1 on aggregate in the round of 16.
AEK Athens also earned their place in the final eight by defeating Celje with a 4-2 aggregate score. The Greek side is currently in strong form, leading their domestic league by five points after a recent win against Olympiacos. This encounter marks the first-ever meeting between Rayo Vallecano and AEK Athens, with both clubs eager to establish a positive start to their head-to-head record.
