PAOK Saloniki began their Greek Super League season with a narrow 1-0 home win against AEL Larisa on Monday, August 25th, 2025. In a tense match at the Toumba Stadium, a single goal was enough to separate the two sides. The only goal came in the first half, with PAOK capitalizing on a defensive mistake to take the lead. The second half saw AEL Larisa push for an equalizer, but they found PAOK's defense and goalkeeper in inspired form. PAOK held on to claim a hard-fought three points, a result that builds momentum for their campaign despite not being at their fluent best.