On July 26, 2026, Apollon Limassol achieved a dominant 4-0 away victory against Dila Gori in the first leg of the Conference League qualifying round. This emphatic result effectively secures the Cypriot team's progression to the third qualifying round, turning the upcoming return leg into a formality.

Following the match, Apollon's head coach Hernan Losada and sports director Makis Papaioannou have shifted their focus toward potential opponents in the next stage: either Brann or Universitatea Cluj, who drew 2-2 in their first encounter. Despite the successful start, the club's management noted that the team requires further improvement. The coaching staff is currently prioritizing the acquisition of a new forward and a winger to strengthen the squad, as players like Rodrigues, Aivu, and Ozbolt are yet to fully integrate into the team's tactical system.

The club maintains a stable core, which alleviates immediate time pressure regarding recruitment compared to earlier squad emergencies, such as the health issue previously faced by Goldson. The team continues to assess the transfer market as they prepare for the next phase of European competition.