The Thessaloniki derby between Aris and PAOK concluded in a scoreless draw on Saturday, as both teams squandered key chances to take the lead. The match featured a balanced first half, marked by many duels but few quality opportunities in front of goal. PAOK was the first to threaten in the 11th minute, but Zafeiris's weak shot was easily saved by the goalkeeper Athanasiadis. Aris responded with a chance from Morón, but missed an important one-on-one against Despotov, saved once again by the Greek keeper.

In the second half, the balance remained unchanged, though both teams had moments where they could have capitalized. A missed opportunity by Donis in the 63rd minute and a close attempt by Zivkovic two minutes later highlighted the mounting frustration as players struggled to convert their chances. The match’s closing moments were tense, as both teams came close to breaking the deadlock; Athanasiadis saved a shot from Pelkas in injury time, while Pavlenka denied a header from Fabiano just before the final whistle.

Ultimately, the score remained 0-0, reflecting both the defensive strength of each team and their missed opportunities to secure significant points in the league. This match not only affects the standings in the Greek league but also adds further intrigue and rivalry between the two prominent Thessaloniki clubs as they contend for a top position this season.