Apollon loses to Omonia while APOEL draws with Paphos in recent Cyprus league action
Apollon Limassol suffered a 3-2 defeat against Omonia Nicosia in the 5th round of the Cyprus League playoffs at Alphamega Stadium on April 26, 2026. Despite the loss, Apollon manager Hernan Losada expressed pride in his team's performance, which featured five changes to the starting lineup to prioritize the upcoming Cyprus Cup semi-final second leg against APOEL. Apollon's goals were scored by Adonis and Malekkidis. Meanwhile, APOEL drew 3-3 against Paphos FC after conceding two late goals in stoppage time (90'+4 and 90'+6), despite holding a 3-1 lead. This result, combined with defensive struggles, has drawn significant criticism as APOEL prepares for the decisive cup match against Apollon on Wednesday, where Apollon holds a 4-2 aggregate advantage. Key personnel for APOEL, including Andreas Christodoulou and Marquinhos, remain doubtful due to injuries.