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AEK to Face Crystal Palace Again!

Published February 27, 2026, 14:12
AEK to Face Crystal Palace Again!

AEK has been drawn to face Crystal Palace in the Round of 16 of the Conference League. The draw, although difficult, evokes pleasant memories, as AEK had beaten Crystal Palace 1-0 in the League Phase, in a historic match. The first leg will be played in London on March 12th, and the return leg at the Arena on March 19th. Crystal Palace is considered the favorite for the title, as they play in the Premier League and are in a good position in the championship. They qualified for the Round of 16 after two matches against Zrinjski, with a 1-1 draw at home and a 2-0 victory in the return leg. They are currently in 13th place in the Premier League with 35 points. If AEK manages to qualify, they will face the winner of the Fiorentina - Rakow pairing in the quarter-finals. The Larnaca team will have to overcome a difficult obstacle to continue their journey in the tournament.