Cyprus league match results: Aris defeats APOEL and AEK beats Apollon
On May 6, 2026, the 7th round of the second phase of the Cyprus League took place. Aris Limassol defeated APOEL 1-0 at the Alphamega Stadium with a goal by Grigoris Kastanos in the 55th minute. APOEL finished the match with ten men after Laifis was sent off for protesting in the 95th minute. Following this result, Aris moved to 51 points, trailing APOEL by one point. In another match, AEK Larnaca defeated Apollon Limassol 1-0 with a goal by Bajic in the 11th minute. Apollon manager Hernan Losada used a rotated squad to rest key players ahead of the upcoming Cup final against Pafos FC on May 29. While Apollon's European prospects remain secure, APOEL faces pressure in the final three rounds to maintain its standing in the race for European competition.