AEK Larnaca is set to face Beitar Jerusalem on Thursday, July 23, at 19:30 at the AEK Arena in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round. This match marks the official debut of coach Mauro Camoranesi on the bench of the Cypriot side in European competition. Both teams held their final press conferences and training sessions at the arena on Wednesday to finalize their preparations for the upcoming encounter.

Regarding the squad, AEK Larnaca finalized its European list, making a last-minute change by replacing the suspended Petros Ioannou with Waldo Rubio. The team will be without suspended players Enric Saborit and Ioannou, while Nicolas Andereggen remains sidelined due to fitness issues. Coach Camoranesi emphasized the importance of tactical discipline and the integration of new signings, aiming to leverage the team's home advantage to secure a favorable result before the return leg in Romania.