AEL concludes pre-season with friendly match against Aris

AEL concluded its pre-season preparation on August 24, 2026, with a friendly match against Aris. Although the official 90-minute regulation time ended in a 2-2 draw, the teams played an additional 30 minutes, resulting in a final score of 3-2 in favor of Aris.

Manager Hugo Martins utilized this match to assess his squad's readiness before the upcoming championship. Singh was the standout performer for AEL, scoring both goals in the 7th and 76th minutes, one of which came from a penalty kick. Other players, including Mouquet and Catakovic, showed positive signs of adaptation and improved chemistry within the offensive unit. The starting lineup included Capino, Papageorgiou, Karo, Milosavljevic, Gomes, and Oden.

Despite the positive offensive performance, the match highlighted defensive vulnerabilities for AEL, with several errors occurring in the back line under pressure from Aris's fast-paced midfielders. The coaching staff is now focusing on addressing these defensive gaps as the team transitions to competitive league play.