APOEL makes squad adjustments for Pafos match
On April 26, 2026, APOEL manager Pablo Garcia implemented six changes to the starting lineup for the playoff match against Pafos FC. The team, currently sitting in 6th place with 48 points, is aiming to close the 6-point gap to 4th-placed Pafos to secure a European qualification spot. Midfielder Panagiotis Kattirtzis returned to the starting XI after 33 days of recovery. However, key players Marquinhos and Milos Degenek were excluded from the squad alongside the injured Belec and Meyer. While the club did not officially clarify the exclusion of Marquinhos, reports suggest ongoing tension following the player's performance against Omonia. Simultaneously, Apollon Limassol manager Hernan Losada rotated his squad for their match against Omonia, prioritizing the upcoming cup semi-final second leg against APOEL.