AEK Larnaca leads the league standings during the international break

AEK Larnaca holds the top spot in the Cypriot league standings after nine matchdays, securing 20 points. This performance matches their best start in the last five years, identical to the 2021-22 season. Under manager Ruben Selles, the team has displayed notable offensive diversity, with nine different players scoring a total of 19 goals. Notably, 47% of these goals were netted by summer recruits, including Andereggen, Trica, Layouni, Repas, and Kohler.

Despite the current success, Selles has emphasized the need for tactical improvements, particularly in team stability, defensive behavior, and offensive creativity. The squad is currently on a five-day break, with training sessions scheduled to resume on November 12, 2026, without several international players, including Paraskevas, Kyriakou, Pileas, Pankov, and Chacon. Preparations are focused on the upcoming match against Olympiacos Nicosia, a challenging fixture following the opponent's recent victory over Apollon. For the next match, Selles will be without Kohler and Miramon due to personnel decisions.