Overview

• Kasper Dolberg put Anderlecht ahead in the 21st minute before Niclas Eliasson leveled for AEK in the 74th.
• César 'Chino' Huerta started for Anderlecht, played about 77 minutes, produced four shots, and hit the post.
• Orbelín Pineda came on after halftime for AEK, added tempo, and registered three attempts with one on target.
• AEK finished with ten men after Petro Mantalos was sent off in stoppage time.
• The second leg is set for August 28 at OPAP Arena in Athens with the winner advancing to the group stage.