Anderlecht Triumphs with 1-0 Win Against PAOK
On Thursday evening, August 6, 2026, Anderlecht secured a tight 1-0 victory against PAOK Thessalonique in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa League. The only goal was scored by Mihajlo Cvetkovic, a young Serbian striker aged 19, within the first minute of play.
Match Statistics and Next Steps
This win puts Anderlecht on solid ground for the upcoming duel, which will take place on August 13 at Lotto Park. In case of qualification, the club will then face the winner of the match between Levski Sofia (Bulgaria) and FC Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan). These two clubs have been reprieved from the third round of the Champions League.
In case of defeat, Anderlecht will be relegated to the Conference League Play-off against SK Brann (Norway) or Apollon Limassol (Cyprus).
This match is a crucial step for Anderlecht in the Europa League tournament, and the club will now focus on the next challenge to progress further in these prestigious competitions.
