AEK Athens has learned their opponent for the Round of 16 in the UEFA Conference League is Celje. The initial match will take place away from home on March 12, with the return leg scheduled for March 19 at the Allwyn Arena. AEK is aspiring to advance as far as possible in this European tournament, highlighting their competitive spirit and determination.

The team, managed by Mario Nikolic, has displayed promising performances in the lead-up to this knockout stage of the competition. AEK is focused on planning a strong European campaign, showing confidence in their ability to progress further, especially after analyzing potential future opponents should they advance past Celje. If they succeed against the Slovenian side, they would face the winner between Samsunspor and Rayo Vallecano in the quarterfinals.

Furthermore, AEK has been briefed on the full path to the final, indicating an intricate web of matchups that could set up interesting encounters should they continue their successful run. Matchups at the quarterfinal stage include significant games involving various teams competing for a place in the semifinals, underscoring the competitive nature of this European league.