Manchester City prepares for 150th Champions League match against AEK Athens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Manchester City is set to play its 150th Champions League match against AEK Athens on October 18, 2026. Since qualifying for the tournament in the 2011/12 season, City has established the longest ongoing run of participation among English clubs. The club won its first Champions League title in 2023, completing a historic treble. Former player Bernardo Silva expressed beliefs that City could have secured more European titles in earlier years. The upcoming match against AEK Athens marks a significant milestone in the club's European journey.
- •City qualifies for Champions League in every season since 2011/12.
- •City won its first Champions League title in 2023.
- •Bernardo Silva felt City deserved more success in Europe.
- •Match against AEK Athens occurs on October 18, 2026.
- •City has the longest active run in the Champions League among English teams.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — City's journey to 150 Champions League games
"Manchester City’s return to Europe’s top table more than 15 years ago came with the promise of beauty and drama at every turn. Men's Team City set for 150th Champions League game with AEK Athens v...
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