Europa League: AEK Athens 1-2 Leicester City - Two out of two for Foxes, Choudhury score first European goal

English side Leicester City returned from the Olympic Stadium in Athens, the Greek capital with all three points after a 2-1 win against AEK Athens in their UEFA Europa League encounter on Thursday 29.

Hamza Choudhury celebrates his first European goal for Leicester City during their 2-1 win at AEK Athens. Photo: @LCFC

It was two triumphs out of two battles for the Foxes as English striker Jamie Vardy inspired Leicester City to an away win in Greece.

According to BBCSport, Jamie Vardy became Leicester City's oldest European goalscorer as they beat AEK Athens to make it two wins from two in the Europa League.

33-year old Vardy opened scoring for Leicester City from the penalty spot in the 18th minute.

Two encounters, two victories for Leicester City ⬇

2️⃣ wins in 2️⃣ for the Foxes in Europe 🙌 pic.twitter.com/z7VrZJfq0Z

— Leicester City (@LCFC) October 29, 2020

The visitors went ahead to widen the gap with the second goal in the 39th minute as English midfielder Hamza Choudhury's side-footed shot hit the back of the net.

The double-headed eagle scored a goal in the 49th minute through Swedish forward Muamer Tankovic after coming on as substitute.

A "really pleased" Hamza Choudhury recorded his first European goal for Leicester City at AEK Athens ⬇

"I’m really, really pleased. In Europe especially, it’s important to do well when you come to clubs like this away from home." - @HamzaChoudhury1 🗣 pic.twitter.com/1MUWLWDFus

— Leicester City (@LCFC) October 29, 2020

First European goal for Leicester's Hamza Choudhury 🔵🦊#UEL pic.twitter.com/ZGrcCS84pS

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) October 29, 2020

Tankovic's goal revived AEK Athens' hopes of levelling with the former Fulham player's shot hitting the crossbar two minutes after scoring for the Greek side.

Before kickoff, Leicester City Northern Irish Manager Brendan Rogers disclosed that defenders Jonny Evans and Timothy Castagne were out of action due to injuries with the Belgian likely to be out until after the November international break.