Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 Sofia - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026/2027 UEFA Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round Match - Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 Sofia.
Greek giants Panathinaikos continue their UEFA Conference League campaign when they host Bulgarian runners-up CSKA 1948 Sofia in the first leg of the third qualifying round on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Panathinaikos advanced after a dramatic 4-3 aggregate victory over Hungarian side Paksi FC, while CSKA 1948 came through a tense second-round tie against Spartak Trnava, prevailing on penalties after two goalless matches. With a place in the play-off round at stake, the Greeks will look to make home advantage count at the Athens Olympic Stadium before next week's return leg in Sofia.
Kick-off
- Local (Athens): 21:30 EEST
- Central European Time (CEST): 20:30
- US Eastern (EDT): 2:30 PM
Venue: Athens Olympic Stadium (Olympiako Stadio Spyros Louis/OAKA), Athens, Greece.
How to Watch Panathinaikos vs CSKA 1948 Sofia - UEFA Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round Match
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Team News
Panathinaikos
- Panathinaikos booked their place in the third qualifying round by eliminating Paksi FC 4-3 on aggregate, drawing 2-2 in the second leg after winning the first match in Hungary.
- The Greek side have strengthened during the summer and are expected to field a strong attacking lineup as they target a return to the Conference League proper.
- No significant new injury concerns have emerged ahead of Wednesday's first leg, allowing the coaching staff to select close to their strongest XI.
CSKA 1948 Sofia
- CSKA 1948 reached this stage after edging Spartak Trnava in a penalty shootout following two scoreless legs.
- The Bulgarian side have made a solid start to their domestic league season, recording two wins and one draw.
- Forward Mamadou Diallo arrives in good form after scoring twice in the club's latest league victory, while there are no major fresh injury concerns reported.
Predicted Line-ups
Panathinaikos (4-2-3-1):
Lodygin; Vagiannidis, Jedvaj, Palmer-Brown, Mladenović; Maksimović, Arao; Djuricic, Bakasetas, Pellistri; Ioannidis.
CSKA 1948 Sofia (4-2-3-1):
Naumov; Ivanov, Petrov, Furtado, Tsenov; Eto'o, Raynov; Kirilov, Diallo, Thalis; Johnathan.
