AEL Limassol prepares for the first leg of the cup semifinal against Pafos FC
AEL Limassol is set to host Pafos FC in the first leg of the cup semifinal at the Alphamega Stadium on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Coach Hugo Martins has announced the squad, with midfielder Julius Szoke being the only player unavailable due to a suspension. The team is aiming for a strong performance to secure a lead ahead of the return leg scheduled for April 22 at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium. Club spokesperson Nikolas Leventis noted that ticket presales have surpassed 5,000, as the team hopes to capitalize on home support. AEL is also offering free tickets for the return match and remaining league games to fans who attended the recent away fixture against Omonia Aradippou. While AEL acknowledges the quality of their opponents, they are determined to focus on their own tactical execution to improve their season's outcome. The club expects the use of foreign referees for all remaining cup matches.