AEK Athens secures dominant 5-0 victory over Aris

On September 5, 2026, AEK Athens secured a commanding 5-0 victory against Aris at Nea Filadelfeia, responding to their recent league disappointment against Kifisia with a high-scoring performance. The match served as a final preparation for the team ahead of their upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture against LASK Linz.

The scoring opened in the 11th minute through Varga, following a collaboration between Gacinovic and Mayer. Varga added a second goal in the 62nd minute from a Gacinovic assist. Marin scored the third, while Koita and Zini completed the rout with the fourth and fifth goals, respectively, following assists from Vitalis and Mantalos. While sources differ slightly on the exact goal count—Cyprus Times credits Varga with three goals, while AlphaNews reports he scored two—the final scoreline of 5-0 remains consistent across both reports.

AEK dominated the match from start to finish, maintaining pressure throughout and showcasing efficient offensive tactics under the guidance of coach Marko Nikolic. The team will now look to carry this momentum into their upcoming European campaign.