Overview

• The first leg is scheduled for August 21 in Brussels and the return leg for August 28 in Athens, with kickoff times still to be confirmed.
• The winner will advance to the UEFA Conference League group stage and gain additional matches and revenue, while the loser will end its European campaign for the season.
• Anderlecht secured its playoff berth with a 4–1 aggregate victory over Sheriff Tiraspol, featuring Huerta in both fixtures.
• AEK Athens needed extra time to defeat Aris Limassol and prevailed 5–3 on aggregate thanks to Luka Jović’s decisive goal.
• Both César Huerta and Orbelín Pineda are under evaluation by Mexico’s coaching staff as they build their pool ahead of World Cup 2026.