AEK Athens and Levski Sofia played to a scoreless draw in Sofia, leaving the Champions League playoff tie wide open. Despite dominating possession and creating the better chances throughout the match, AEK failed to convert their opportunities into goals. The result means the decisive leg will be played in Athens, at the Nea Philadelphia stadium, where AEK will hope to secure qualification. Levski Sofia defended resolutely, frustrating AEK’s attacking efforts. While a clean sheet away from home is a positive result for the Greek side, they will need to be more clinical in front of goal in the return fixture. The tie remains balanced, with both teams still having a realistic chance of progressing to the group stages.