APOEL takes lead in futsal championship finals against AEL

On April 30, 2026, APOEL defeated AEL with a score of 5-4 in the first match of the Cypriot Futsal Championship finals. The game took place at the Nikos Solomonidis Arena in Limassol. AEL initially held a 4-2 lead during the match, but APOEL managed a comeback to secure the victory and take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series. The championship title will be awarded to the team that reaches three wins first. The first match was originally scheduled for April 24 but was postponed by one week due to security requests from the police regarding an informal summit of leaders. The next match in the series is scheduled to take place in Nicosia on Monday, May 4. AEL is currently competing for their fourth consecutive title, while APOEL last won the championship in 2022.