APOEL returns to action against Aris with roster changes
On April 5, 2026, APOEL faces Aris at GSP Stadium in an effort to improve its position for European qualification. The team is currently undergoing a financial stabilization process, with an ongoing fundraising campaign that has collected approximately 290,000 euros so far. Coach Pablo Garcia has included Panagiotis Kattirtzis in the match squad for the first time in ten months following his recovery from a knee ligament injury. The starting lineup features notable changes, including appearances by young Cypriot players Konstantinos Poursaitidis, Evagoras Antoniou, and Nikolas Koutsakos. While the team faces internal pressure due to its financial situation, the technical staff is focused on maintaining discipline and competitive form across both the championship and cup competitions. Several players remain unavailable, including Sotiriou, Laifis, Meurer, and Diamantakos, while Stafylidis has returned to the squad. Historical context remains significant as the club commemorates the anniversary of its 2012 Champions League quarter-final match against Real Madrid.