Apollon Limassol eliminated from Conference League by Brann

Apollon Limassol’s European journey concluded on August 11, 2026, following a dramatic 2-4 defeat to Norwegian side Brann at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol. After trailing 0-1, Apollon equalized through Ljubitz in the 85th minute, only for Brann's Holm to score in stoppage time, pushing the match into extra time with the aggregate score leveled. In the added period, Weisbeck equalized for Apollon in the 92nd minute, but Brann responded with two further goals from Holm and Eriksen to secure the victory and advance to the next qualifying stage of the Conference League.

The defeat represents a significant setback for Apollon, which had entered the match with an aggregate advantage from the first leg. Head coach Hernan Losada expressed pride in his players despite the result, while acknowledging the emotional toll of the late-game exit. The club, which remains out of the competition's league phase for the fourth consecutive year, will now shift its focus to domestic league preparations. The elimination also impacts Cyprus's UEFA coefficient ranking, as Norway continues to expand its lead over the island nation in the competition standings.