The reigning Greek champions have ticked off a major milestone as they officially secured their place in UEFA’s club competitions after progressing to the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

PAOK downed FK Borac Banja Luka 0-1 in the away second leg of their second qualifying round tie, winning the tie 4-2 on aggregate as a result.

The Thessaloniki giants owed their victory to a 25th minute winner from playmaker Thomas Murg, who guided the ball into the net with composure from inside the box.

The victory means PAOK is guaranteed to feature in the League phase of a UEFA club competition this campaign, joining Olympiacos who directly qualified for the Europa League league phase after winning the Europa Conference League last season.

The Double-headed eagle of the North will continue their Champions League qualification with a third round tie against Swedish champions Malmo FF.

Panathinaikos and AEK will be eager to follow PAOK’s example in their respective away second legs on Friday morning, with each side desperate to ensure European football this term.

The “Trifylli” takes on Botev Plovdiv for a spot in the third qualifying round of the Europa League, with the Greens hoping their current 2-1 advantage will help them ensure a berth in the next stage.

Likewise, AEK is hoping to down Inter Club de Escaldes when they face off against one another in Andorra.

Enosi would have been left disappointed after squandering a four-goal lead to finish 4-3 in the last fixture, meaning that they still have plenty to play for in the second leg.