AEK Larnaca prepares for Conference League second leg against Beitar Jerusalem

AEK Larnaca has arrived in Romania to face Beitar Jerusalem in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round. The match is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 20:30 at the Ilie Oana Stadium, where AEK aims to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg held in Cyprus.

During the first match, AEK’s performance was hampered by a red card, which significantly influenced the outcome. For the upcoming decider, coach Mauro Camoranesi, accompanied by player Enric Saborit, emphasized the team's psychological readiness and confidence. AEK will be missing the suspended van der Hoorn due to his dismissal in the previous encounter. The squad of 21 players completed their final training session on July 29.

The winner of this matchup will progress to the third qualifying round, where they are set to face either Austria Wien or Liepaja. The result will determine which team moves closer to the group stages of the competition.