Barnabás Varga scores twice in AEK Athens' 5-0 victory over Aris

Barnabás Varga scored twice in AEK Athens' 5-0 victory over Aris Thessaloniki in the Greek Super League. The 31-year-old striker opened the scoring in the 11th minute and added a second with a header in the 62nd minute. A third goal was disallowed by VAR for offside.

Following the dominant performance, Varga expressed his motivation and readiness for AEK's upcoming Champions League League Phase debut against LASK Linz. He noted that his recent missed penalty in the Greek Super Cup has provided extra drive.

Fellow Hungarian player Milán Vitális also contributed to the win, providing an assist for AEK's fifth goal. The team's performance has drawn significant praise from the Greek sports media, highlighting Varga's clinical finishing and the team's overall form ahead of their European fixture.