AEL and Pafos FC prepare for the first leg of the Coca-Cola Cup semi-finals
AEL Limassol hosts Pafos FC tonight at 19:00 at the Alphamega Stadium for the first leg of the Coca-Cola Cup semi-finals. AEL aims to overcome a difficult historical streak, having not defeated Pafos since September 2021, a period during which they lost nine consecutive matches against this opponent. The winner of this tie will advance to the final, with the second leg scheduled for April 22 at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium. AEL coach Hugo Martins will be without Julius Szoke due to suspension, while Pafos FC, led by Albert Celades, is dealing with the absence of Goldar and Kina. Supporters of AEL have shown strong backing, with over 5,000 to 6,000 fans expected to attend the match following a supportive rally at the team's training center. Pafos enters the game looking to regain form after recent poor league performances, while AEL hopes to utilize the home advantage to secure a lead for the return match.