APOEL defeats Aris 2-1 amid injury concerns

On March 15, 2026, APOEL achieved a 2-1 victory against Aris at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol during the 26th matchday of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan. The match was marked by multiple injury issues, as both Diego Rosa and Matias Tomas were forced to leave the field. Rosa suffered an ankle injury that required substitution at halftime, while Tomas left the game shortly after scoring due to discomfort. Initial reports suggest Tomas may have avoided a serious injury, though his condition is being monitored alongside Rosa's. Additionally, player Mir received a second yellow card and will be suspended for one of the first two playoff games. The team was also missing Nikolas Koutsakos due to illness, according to official reports, though some sources initially misidentified the cause as an injury. Meanwhile, the club is in the final stages of transferring David Abagna to Ordabasy, Kazakhstan.