Sunday’s (Nov. 8) match is a special one for APOEL, which hosts Aris (7:00 p.m.) at a packed GSP Stadium, in a festive match as the “blue-and-yellows” celebrate the 100th anniversary of their founding. The match is part of Matchday 9 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan, with the Nicosia-based team looking to combine this major anniversary with a significant result.
Nikos Papadopoulos’s team heads into the game with morale sky-high, coming off two consecutive wins, while also maintaining an unbeaten streak of five matches in this season’s marathon campaign. Thus, the “blue-and-yellows” aim to build on these positive results in front of their home crowd, which is expected to create a special atmosphere in the stands.
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Beyond the celebratory nature of the match, a potential victory takes on special significance in terms of the standings. APOEL is currently in 6th place with 14 points, while the “Light Brigade” occupies 4th place with 15. Consequently, three points would allow the home team to overtake the Limassol side and move into the top four, adding even more significance to Sunday night’s match.
As for the lineup, the “blue-and-yellows” are expected to field a nearly full-strength squad. Specifically, barring any unforeseen circumstances, both Angelopoulos and Pedroso will be available to the Greek coach and will be included in the roster. Sastre, on the other hand, will miss the game, as he is suspended due to a red card he received in the previous match against Omonia Aradippou.
