AEL completes pre-season preparations with friendly match against Aris
AEL Limassol concluded its summer pre-season with a final friendly match against Aris Limassol on August 22, 2026, at the Alphamega Stadium. The match, which lasted 120 minutes, ended in a 3-2 victory for Aris. Although the score was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation time, an extra goal by Juraj Badelj in the 115th minute decided the outcome. AEL’s goals were scored by Singh, who netted twice, while Ouerton and Efage scored for Aris.
Manager Hugo Martins used the fixture to assess his squad's cohesion and fitness ahead of the upcoming Cyprus League season. AEL is now focusing on its championship opener against Anorthosis on August 30, 2026. The team remains active in the transfer market, with management looking to recruit a defensive midfielder following an injury to Soke, aiming to strengthen the squad's depth to meet the club's high expectations for the new season.