AEK and Apollon make forced substitutions due to injuries

During the AEK versus Apollon football match held on May 6, 2026, both teams were forced to make tactical substitutions in the first half due to player injuries. For the host team, AEK, Angel Garcia left the pitch in the 39th minute and was replaced by Ioannou. Four minutes later, in the 43rd minute, Apollon player Markovic was also substituted due to discomfort, with Escriche entering the game in his place. These mid-game adjustments were managed by the respective coaches, Xavi Roca for AEK and Hernan Losada for Apollon. No further details regarding the severity of the injuries were provided in the report. The match continued following these personnel changes.