"Despite settling for a downbeat fourth-place finish among Cyprus' elite last season, the former Villarreal coach has his sights firmly set on mounting a genuine domestic title charge this time around. Last seen over the weekend putting in another dominant display as they cruised their way to a 4-0 romp away at Krasava, the Yellow and Greens have also found a real clinical edge in the final third."
"As for the visitors, watching their sensational start to proceedings coming to an abrupt end last time out, AZ Alkmaar is seeking an immediate European response here. Eventually falling to a 2-1 loss away at Nijmegen, that is the first competitive defeat that Maarten Martens' men have suffered across any competition since opening up the new campaign. Marking their return from September's international break with a 2-1 victory against Heracles,"
AEK Larnaca lost 6-1 on aggregate to Brann in August but have maintained strong domestic momentum. The side finished fourth last season and coach Imanol Idiakez is targeting a domestic title challenge. AEK won 4-0 at Krasava and secured a 3-2 home victory over Bris Limassol, registering seven goals across consecutive wins. AEK have not lost at home in any competition since January 3. AZ Alkmaar suffered a 2-1 defeat at Nijmegen, their first competitive loss this campaign, returned with a 2-1 win over Heracles, and reached the group stage with a 6-2 aggregate victory over Levski.
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