Apollon prepares for critical Conference League return leg against Brann

Apollon Limassol is preparing for the crucial second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round against Norwegian side Brann, scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 20:00 at the Alphamega Stadium. Following a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg in Bergen, Apollon coach Hernan Losada emphasized during the pre-match press conference that his team must approach the game as if the score were 0-0. He highlighted the importance of defensive concentration and the ambition to score first to increase pressure on the opponents.

Ticket pre-sales for the match have surpassed 6,500, with club officials expecting attendance to reach approximately 8,000. While Brann manager Eirik Horneland has publicly identified Apollon as the favorite, the host side remains cautious, citing the high temperatures and the quality of the Norwegian opposition as significant factors. Regarding team updates, Leonidas Konomis's availability is set to be decided after the final training session, while Asuncao is ruled out and Goldson continues to require more time for recovery. Success in this fixture would see Apollon advance to the play-offs to face the loser of the Anderlecht-PAOK tie.