AEL Limassol hosts Pafos FC in the first leg of the Coca-Cola Cup semifinals

AEL Limassol and Pafos FC are set to face off at the Alphamega Stadium on April 8, 2026, at 19:00 for the first leg of the Coca-Cola Cup semifinals. Both teams view this competition as their primary opportunity for success this season and a path to European qualification for the Europa League. Pafos coach Albert Celades has implemented lineup changes, notably including Sunjic, despite the team's recent struggles in the domestic league. The match will be officiated by referee Joonas Jaanovits, assisted by Giorgos Charalambous and Evagoras Evagorou, with Kyriakos Athanasiou as the fourth official and Marko Liiva in charge of VAR. Historical data shows Pafos has won nine consecutive matches against AEL, though AEL has shown strong performance in the tournament, having previously eliminated Omonia and Aris. The return leg is scheduled for April 22 at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium. Club management at Pafos has expressed concerns regarding the team's recent performance fluctuations.