Aris Limassol defeats APOEL 1-0 in league match

On May 6, 2026, Aris Limassol defeated APOEL 1-0 in a football match held at the AlphaMega Stadium. Aris coach Liasos Louka credited his team's second-half performance, noting the return of key players like Kastanos and Nikolic, and expressed confidence in the squad's quality. APOEL coach Pablo Garcia attributed the loss to individual errors, lack of experience in critical moments, and the inability to tactically stop plays. The match was marked by significant personnel issues for APOEL, as Franz Brorsson joined a long injury list including Belec, Christodoulou, Mayer, Stafylidis, Sotiriou, and Marquinhos. Despite the defeat, Garcia stated that the team remains focused on the final three matches of the season to secure a fourth-place finish. Aris players were praised by their coach for their effective transition play and tactical execution in the second half.