Aris secures 3-1 victory over AEL in Limassol derby

On October 25, 2026, Aris defeated AEL 3-1 at the Alphamega Stadium in a seventh-round match of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan. Aris established an early lead with goals from Nikolic in the 23rd minute and Efage in the 25th, followed by a third goal from Paze in the 63rd minute. AEL managed to reduce the deficit with a penalty by Jovetic in the 90th minute, but could not overcome the initial two-goal shock.

The defeat ended AEL’s streak of four consecutive victories and left the team struggling with a lack of energy and tactical consistency in the first half. AEL's manager, Hugo Martins, expressed disappointment over the team's performance, while Aris coach Artyom Radzkov praised his squad's tactical discipline and effort. A goal by AEL's Antoniou in the 55th minute was disallowed by VAR due to offside, further hindering their comeback attempts.

Following this result, AEL remains at 15 points, losing its sole lead in the standings, while Aris moves up to 12 points. AEL is now preparing for a crucial match against Omonia next Saturday to regain momentum, while Aris continues its campaign with renewed confidence.