AEL Limassol prepares for derby against Apollon following missed top-six qualification

AEL Limassol is preparing for the upcoming league derby against Apollon, scheduled for March 8 at 16:00. This match follows AEL's confirmed failure to qualify for the championship's top six, a result the club described as unacceptable. Club spokesperson Nikolas Leventis confirmed that while the league season is effectively over in terms of title contention, the team remains focused on the domestic cup as their primary goal to secure European qualification. Supporters held a meeting with the squad at training to demand a strong performance in the remaining matches. The team has struggled significantly this season, conceding 34 goals in the league and failing to maintain defensive stability. Manager Hugo Martins has the full squad available for the derby. Additionally, AEL fans have exhausted their allocation of 800 tickets for the match. Club president Vangelis Tsiakkas has officially canceled his scheduled trip to Saudi Arabia.