APOEL defeats AEL in a 6-0 landslide victory

On September 6, 2026, during the second matchday of the championship, APOEL secured a decisive 6-0 victory over AEL at the GSP Stadium. APOEL dominated the game from the start, with goals from various players, including Marquinhos, Maioli, and Pedros, while the team’s performance was highlighted by the contribution of 20-year-old Ioannis Avraamidis. The match saw AEL struggle throughout, exacerbated by the dismissal of Cafu in the 55th minute and the injuries of Gomis and Tsatakovic.

Following the defeat, AEL manager Hugo Martins apologized to the team’s supporters for the performance, attributing the result to both errors and refereeing decisions he could not control. APOEL coach Nikos Papadopoulos expressed satisfaction with his team's progress but encouraged only a 24-hour celebration, emphasizing that the focus must shift back to work. While AEL faces internal pressure to address the team's poor form, Papadopoulos indicated that he does not plan to make further transfers, trusting his current squad. AEL is now preparing for their next match against Nea Salamina as the transfer window closes.