Aris completes preseason friendly against Union Berlin in Austria

Aris Limassol continued its summer training camp in Austria with a challenging friendly match against the German Bundesliga side Union Berlin. The encounter, which took place on August 9, 2026, was structured into three 45-minute periods to allow managers to evaluate their squads extensively. Aris head coach Artyom Rachkov used the opportunity to rotate his players and integrate recent squad additions.

New signing Juraj Badelj, who joined the club on a five-year contract, made his unofficial debut during the match. The club confirmed that while the team faces ongoing injury challenges, several key players participated to gain match fitness. Specifically, players such as Paze, Gaustad, and Lukubar were sidelined due to injuries, with Paze expected to remain out for approximately two weeks following a scan that ruled out more severe damage. The coaching staff is using these matches to finalize tactical combinations before the start of the official league season, scheduled for late August 2026.

Looking ahead, the team is set to conclude its Austrian training camp with a final match against Liefering on Wednesday, August 12, as the club continues preparations for the upcoming championship.