Anderlecht beat PAOK, the home team suffered a defeat at Stadio Toumbas.
Anderlecht defeated PAOK 0-1 at Stadio Toumbas, Thessaloníki, with Cvetkovic scoring the only goal in the first minute. The victory brought joy to Anderlecht, while PAOK had to accept defeat at home.
- 0'The match has started.
PAOK hosts Anderlecht.
- 1'Anderlecht took the lead in the first minute.
In the first minute, Mihajlo Cvetkovic scored, giving Anderlecht a 1-0 lead over PAOK. The early goal provided Anderlecht with a significant advantage right from the start of the match.
- 13'PAOK presses, Anderlecht lurks.
After 13 minutes, PAOK controlled the game with 63-37 possession and 3-1 shots on goal. Anderlecht adopted a defensive approach, but showed sharpness in their counter-attacks, holding a 0-1 lead.
- 25'PAOK controlled possession, Anderlecht defended.
At the 25th minute, PAOK was controlling the game with 66-34 possession and a slight advantage in shots on goal, leading 3-2. Anderlecht were playing defensively, waiting for counter-attacking opportunities, having only managed one shot on target so far.
- 35'Michailidis missed the penalty opportunity.
In the 35th minute, Giannis Michailidis failed to convert a penalty, missing the opportunity to put PAOK ahead of Anderlecht. Despite PAOK having more possession, the score remained 1-1.
- 36'VAR disallows Anestis Mythou's goal.
In the 36th minute, VAR determined that Anestis Mythou's goal was invalid and disallowed.
- 37'PAOK dominated before halftime.
In the 37th minute, PAOK controlled the game with 64-36 possession and created more chances, with 7-2 shots on goal. Anderlecht were forced to sit deep under pressure, waiting for opportunities to counter-attack in a fairly tight game.
- 38'Bojan Golubovic received a yellow card.
In the 38th minute, Bojan Golubovic received a yellow card.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Aritz Elustondo came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Aritz Elustondo came on to replace Bojan Golubovic. PAOK were trailing Anderlecht, and this substitution was made right at the start of the second half.
- 49'PAOK pressed hard, but Anderlecht remained sharp.
By the 49th minute, PAOK was taking control of the game with more possession.63 - 37and number of shots6 - 3Despite being under pressure, Anderlecht took the lead and proved sharper in their shots on target, according to statistics.1 - 2.
- 56'Moussa Ndiaye received a yellow card.
In the 56th minute, Moussa Ndiaye received a yellow card. The referee had to intervene with more cards during the tense moments of the match.
- 57'Oliver Antman came on in the 57th minute.
In the 57th minute, Oliver Antman came on as a substitute for Jayden Onia Seke. The substitution came while PAOK were trailing Anderlecht 0-1.
- 58'Enric Llansana received a yellow card.
In the 58th minute, Enric Llansana received a yellow card. The match was becoming more tense as Anderlecht still led PAOK 1-0.
- 61'PAOK pressed forward, and Anderlecht maintained their advantage.
In the 61st minute, PAOK controlled possession 60-40 and had more shots on goal (8-4), but Anderlecht were more effective with 2 shots on target compared to 0. The game was tilting in favor of PAOK's pressure, while Anderlecht focused on defending their 1-0 lead.
- 63'Abdul Rahman Baba came on in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, Abdul Rahman Baba came on as a substitute for Jonathan Gómez. The substitution was made following a series of yellow cards in the preceding minutes.
- 63'Greg Taylor comes on, Baptiste Santamaria leaves the field.
In the 63rd minute, Greg Taylor was brought on to replace Baptiste Santamaria. PAOK needed a boost as they were still trailing Anderlecht.
- 71'Anderlecht made a substitution in the 71st minute.
In the 71st minute, Tristan Degreef came on as a substitute for Mihajlo Cvetkovic, with Anderlecht still leading PAOK.
- 71'Alexander Jeremejeff enters the field
In the 71st minute, Alexander Jeremejeff was brought on to replace Taison. Anderlecht made another substitution in the second half.
- 71'Nathan Saliba came on in the 71st minute.
In the 71st minute, Nathan Saliba came on as a substitute for Lukas Ambros. This was a personnel change made by the team in the final minutes of the match.
- 75'PAOK pressed hard, Anderlecht defended their lead.
In the 75th minute, PAOK still controlled the game with a 65-35 possession rate and a superior shot-off ratio of 12-4. Anderlecht were retreating under pressure to protect their 1-0 lead, while PAOK had only managed one shot on target.
- 83'Dimitrios Pelkas came on in the 83rd minute.
In the 83rd minute, Dimitrios Pelkas came on as a substitute for Anestis Mythou. This was a notable substitution in the final minutes of the match.
- 86'Aritz Elustondo received a yellow card.
In the 86th minute, Aritz Elustondo received a yellow card. The final minutes were becoming tense as another yellow card was issued.
- 87'PAOK pressed hard, Anderlecht defended their lead.
In the 87th minute, PAOK was controlling the game with 64-36 possession and a superior number of shots on goal (13-4). Anderlecht proactively retreated, absorbing pressure to protect their lead.
- 90+1'Danylo Sikan received a yellow card in injury time.
In the 90+1st minute, Danylo Sikan received a yellow card after being awarded a corner kick.
- KTFinal score: PAOK 0-1 Anderlecht
The match ended with a score of 0-1.
Updated at 02:44 on August 7, 2026
PAOK will face Anderlecht at Stadio Toumbas in the UEFA Europa League at 00:45 on August 7, 2026. This is all the information confirmed about the match; detailed data on the form, squad strength, and league position of the two teams has not yet been provided.
Key information about the match
The match between PAOK and Anderlecht took place at Stadio Toumbas. The match time was recorded as 00:45 on August 7, 2026.
The fact that PAOK is playing at home is a notable contextual factor. However, there is not enough information to assess the extent to which the home advantage will affect their approach to the game, their ability to control the match, or their attacking effectiveness.
Insufficient data on form and head-to-head records.
The information provided does not include the results of PAOK and Anderlecht's most recent matches. Therefore, it is not yet possible to determine which team is in more consistent form, nor to interpret the winning, drawing, or losing trends of each side.
Furthermore, there is no comprehensive data on the head-to-head history between the two teams. Therefore, any assessment of advantage in previous encounters lacks a solid basis for making a judgment.
The rosters for both teams have not yet been confirmed.
There is currently no information regarding absent players, injury status, or suspensions for PAOK and Anderlecht. These factors can often directly affect personnel selection, ball distribution, and balance between the lines, but a specific analysis is not yet possible in this case.
Tactical analysis
The available data also doesn't mention the commonly used formations, attacking organization, or defensive strategies of the two teams. Therefore, it's impossible to say whether PAOK will proactively press at home or whether Anderlecht will choose a more cautious approach.
The details we're waiting for can only be determined once the starting lineups and personnel arrangements of both sides are announced. At that point, midfield positions, spatial control, and how the two teams transition between attacking and defensive phases will be key areas to watch.
Pre-match review
PAOK vs Anderlecht is a UEFA Europa League match, taking place at Stadio Toumbas at 00:45 on August 7, 2026. Based on the available data, it is not yet possible to draw conclusions about the favorite team, the goal-scoring trend, or the specific result.
Overall, a more accurate assessment would need to be based on the recent form, squad situation, and expected lineups of both teams. This information is not present in the data provided.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
