Match report

Leicester Defeats AEK Athens 2-1 in Europa League

AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC
1–2
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Leicester
Leicester
Oct 29, 2020

Leicester secured a crucial 2-1 victory over AEK Athens in their Europa League clash, powered by goals from Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes. AEK's Muamer Tanković scored a consolation goal but could not prevent the defeat, as Leicester maintained their strong form in European competition.

Key Facts

  • • Leicester 2–1 AEK Athens
  • • Jamie Vardy scored from the penalty spot (18')
  • • Harvey Barnes added a second goal (39')
  • • Muamer Tanković scored a consolation goal for AEK (48')
  • • AEK's P. Mantalos received a yellow card (21')
  • • AEK's N. Krstić and Emanuel Insua also received yellow cards (59', 73')
  • • Leicester's L. Thomas received a yellow card (78')

Lineups

AEK Athens FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Tsintotas (G)
  • 2 M. Bakakis (D)
  • 3 Hélder Lopes (M)
  • 22 E. Insúa (D)
  • 5 I. Nedelcearu (D)
  • 24 E. Svarnas (D)
  • 6 N. Krstičić (M)
  • 28 Y. Shakhov (M)
  • 20 P. Mandalos (M)
  • 11 K. Ansarifard (F)
  • 10 M. Livaja (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 Nélson Oliveira
  • 17 M. Tankovic
  • 53 T. Macheras
  • 88 S. Vasilantonopoulos
  • 44 A. Šabanadžović
  • 15 Ž. Laci
  • 70 G. Botos
  • 40 M. Mitaj
  • 99 G. Theocharis
  • 26 N. Hnid
  • 30 G. Athanasiadis
  • 52 E. Christopoulos

Leicester

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 28 C. Fuchs (D)
  • 5 W. Morgan (D)
  • 2 J. Justin (M)
  • 3 W. Fofana (D)
  • 11 M. Albrighton (M)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 10 J. Maddison (F)
  • 19 C. Ünder (F)
  • 20 H. Choudhury (M)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 L. Thomas
  • 26 D. Praet
  • 24 N. Mendy
  • 14 K. Iheanacho
  • 15 H. Barnes
  • 12 D. Ward
  • 35 E. Jakupovic
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    18' Leicester Goal · Penalty
    J. Vardy
  2. AEK Athens FC
    21' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mantalos

    Foul

  3. Leicester
    39' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Choudhury · Assist: W. Fofana
  4. Leicester
    46' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christian Fuchs · On: L. Thomas
  5. AEK Athens FC
    46' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Livaja · On: Muamer Tanković
  6. AEK Athens FC
    48' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal Goal
    Muamer Tanković · Assist: P. Mantalos
  7. AEK Athens FC
    59' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    N. Krstičić

    Foul

  8. Leicester
    66' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ünder · On: D. Praet
  9. Leicester
    66' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Choudhury · On: N. Mendy
  10. Leicester
    70' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Vardy · On: K. Iheanacho
  11. AEK Athens FC
    73' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    Emanuel Insua

    Foul

  12. Leicester
    74' Leicester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Maddison · On: H. Barnes
  13. Leicester
    78' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    L. Thomas

    Foul

  14. AEK Athens FC
    86' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Emanuel Insua · On: T. Macheras
  15. AEK Athens FC
    86' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Bakakis · On: S. Vasilantonopoulos
  16. AEK Athens FC
    86' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Shakhov · On: A. Šabanadžović

Match Stats

Stat AEK Athens FC Leicester
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 74% 71%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 446 408
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 330 290
Shots Inside Box 3 7
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leicester took the lead early when Jamie Vardy converted a penalty in the 18th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted further in Leicester's favor when Harvey Barnes doubled their lead in the 39th minute, making it 2-0.
  • ▸ AEK Athens rallied and managed to score through Muamer Tanković in the 48th minute, reducing the deficit to 1-2 and briefly igniting their hopes of a comeback.