Apollon Limassol and AEL Limassol prepare for Sunday derby

Apollon Limassol will face AEL Limassol on March 8 in a highly anticipated derby match. Apollon enters the game following a strong winning streak under manager Hernan Losada and expects to have key players Thomas and Marques available, both of whom missed the first-round draw. AEL, currently seventh and out of the championship top six, is focusing its efforts on the Coca-Cola Cup semifinals. Manager Hugo Martins has a fully fit squad available for AEL, with no reported injury problems. Apollon has nearly sold out their tickets, with only 1,300 remaining, while AEL fans have exhausted their allocation of 800 tickets. Apollon management has issued a warning to fans regarding potential disciplinary action from the sports judge to ensure stadium safety. Both clubs view this match as vital for morale and prestige before proceeding to the next stages of their respective competitions.