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Ludogorets vs. PAOK: Facts & Figures
Paokfc.gr is here to put you in the mood for the match against Ludogorets at the Huvepharma Arena on Matchday 6 of the League Phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League with some interesting information and statistics about the background of the match.
- Ludogorets is the third Bulgarian team that PAOK will face in European competitions.
- This particular match is in the League Phase of the Europa League, with the Double-headed Eagle having previously faced Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the UEFA Cup in the 1983-84 season and Levski Sofia in the Conference League qualifiers in the 2022-23 season.
- In 1983-84, in the first round of the UEFA Cup against Lokomotiv Plovdiv, PAOK prevailed 2-1 away in the first leg match thanks to goals from Christos Dimopoulos and Vasilis Georgopoulos, while in the 72nd minute Sadkov had reduced the deficit with a penalty. In the second leg at the Toumba, Eranosyan put Lokomotiv ahead in the 13th minute, but goals from Giorgos Kostikos (44’), Giorgos Skartados (68’) and Christos Dimopoulos (75’) made the final 3-1 scoreline in favor of PAOK.
- In the second round of the same competition, PAOK faced Bayern Munich and, after two goalless draws, they were eliminated 9-8 on penalties.
- In 2022-23, in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the Conference League, PAOK was drawn with Levski Sofia and lost in the first leg in Bulgaria 2-0 (1’ Welton, 19’ Barry). In the second leg at the Toumba, the two teams drew 1-1, with goals from Thiago Dantas for PAOK and Ronaldo for Levski.
- Ludogorets has faced a Greek team once before, qualifying for the Champions League against Olympiacos. In the first leg in Piraeus, the two teams drew 1-1, while in the second leg, after a 2-2 draw, Ludogorets won 4-1 on penalties.
