In a tense match at Allwyn Arena, AEK managed to capture a narrow victory over AEL with a scoreline of 1-0, courtesy of a goal from Mukoudi in the fifth minute. The match, part of the 24th round of the Greek Super League, saw AEK remain at the top of the league, just ahead of the upcoming crucial derby against Olympiakos and PAOK. AEK's coach, Marko Nikolic, was absent due to suspension, leading to a performance that, while not stellar, was sufficient to secure all three points.

The game's only goal came early when Marin made a left-side cross into the box; Varga's header was instinctively saved by AEL's goalkeeper, Anagnostopoulos, but Mukoudi was perfectly positioned to push the ball into the empty net. After this early goal, the match saw little action until a dramatic 40th minute when Anagnostopoulos demonstrated his skills again, stopping a close-range shot from Jovic following a good build-up play involving Eliasson and Varga. The home side maintained their slim lead through the second half despite some anxious moments.

With this victory, AEK not only consolidated their league leadership but also turned their focus towards the UEFA Conference League, where they will face Celje in the Round of 16. This transition reflects the club's ambitions to compete on multiple fronts this season. The match outcome maintains AEK's momentum as they prepare for the derby against rivals Olympiakos, potentially impacting the psychological aspect of their performance in both domestic and European competitions.