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The second place in the league was overshadowed by the glory of reaching the Champions League group stage, the first-and only time since-that a Stockholm side had gone this far in the tournament.

The last obstacle was Greek side AEK.

After a draw in Athens, AIK beat AEK 1-0 at Råsunda, with Novakovic scoring his most important goal to that point ; but more important goals were to come from the Serbian striker in the following group matches.