AEL football team's strong start in the 2026 season

AEL Limassol is experiencing a significant turnaround in the 2026 season, currently sitting in the upper ranks of the league standings. After nine matches, the team has secured 18 points, placing them in 3rd position, tied with Omonia and trailing league leaders AEK Larnaca by only two points. This performance marks a sharp contrast to the previous year, when the team occupied 8th place with only 10 points after the same number of fixtures.

Under the leadership of Hugo Martins, the team has achieved six wins and three losses, demonstrating a proactive and risk-taking approach with no draws recorded so far. Notably, the squad managed an unexpected away victory against Paphos at the Stelios Kyriakides stadium, reinforcing their competitiveness. The team's resurgence is particularly impressive considering their difficult start, which included a heavy 6-0 defeat against APOEL during the second matchday.

While the club faces recurring challenges with player injuries, including concerns over Mouquet and Paroutis, the management is focused on maintaining consistency. Looking ahead, the priority remains stabilizing their performances to ensure they stay in contention throughout the remainder of the season.