AEK Larnaca produced a stunning performance to thrash Legia Warszawa 4-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier on August 8, 2025. The Cypriot side all but secured their passage to the next round with a devastating attacking display at the AEK Arena. AEK Larnaca were relentless from the first whistle, scoring two early goals to stun the Polish giants. Legia Warszawa managed to pull a goal back before halftime to offer a glimmer of hope. Any thoughts of a comeback were ruthlessly extinguished in the second half, as AEK Larnaca scored two more goals to complete the rout. The home side's forward line was in irresistible form, tearing apart the Legia defense time and again. This monumental victory gives AEK Larnaca a massive three-goal cushion ahead of the daunting trip to Warsaw for the second leg.