Aris Limassol defeats league leaders AEL in Cyprus League derby
On October 25, 2026, Aris Limassol secured a decisive 3-1 victory against league leaders AEL in a Cyprus League match held at the Alphamega Stadium. Aris took control of the match with two quick goals in the first half from Nikolic in the 23rd minute and Efage in the 25th minute. Despite AEL's efforts to respond, Aris extended their lead with a goal by Paze in the 63rd minute. AEL managed to narrow the gap late in the game with a penalty kick by Jovetic in the 89th minute, but could not mount a successful comeback.
The victory serves as a significant boost for Aris, bringing them within three points of the league leaders. For AEL, managed by Hugo Martins, this defeat marks their second of the season despite their strong prior form. Aris coach Arciom Radzkov successfully implemented his tactical plan to capitalize on transitions, while AEL faced defensive challenges despite their recent successes. Following this result, AEL prepares to face Omonia at the GSP Stadium on October 31, while Aris is set to host Anorthosis on the same day.