Apollon and APOEL prepare for the first leg of the Cypriot Cup semi-final
Apollon Limassol and APOEL Nicosia will face each other in the first leg of the Cypriot Cup semi-final at the Alphamega Stadium on April 22, 2026. Apollon coach Hernan Losada is looking for a reaction from his team after their recent 3-0 loss to Aris, which ended a four-month undefeated streak. APOEL, currently struggling in the league, views the Cup as their only chance for a successful season and a path to European competition for the following year. Apollon will be without defenders Lam and Vouros for this match, with Adoni or Malekkidis expected to partner Kvida in central defense. Meanwhile, the Apollon administration has urged fans to fill the stadium while strictly warning against prohibited behavior to avoid further disciplinary sanctions. APOEL is also under pressure to fix persistent defensive vulnerabilities that have seen them keep only two clean sheets in their last 16 matches. The return leg is scheduled to take place at the GSP Stadium.