Their UEFA Conference League journey so far
The summer saw the reigning Cypriot Cup holders navigate a demanding UEFA Europa League qualifying campaign – eliminating Partizan Belgrade, NK Celje, and Legia Warsaw in impressive fashion – but the dream faltered at the final hurdle.
A 6-1 aggregate defeat to Norwegian outfit SK Brann saw the Yellow-Greens drop into the UEFA Conference League, returning to a competition they last featured in during the 2022/23 season – reaching the Round of 16 before falling to eventual winners West Ham United.
But they have risen to the challenge with an excellent European campaign so far that saw them go unbeaten in the league phase.
While undoubtedly the highlight for the Cypriots was that win in South London, they also demolished another qualifier for the knockouts, AZ Alkmaar, 4-0.
A top eight place was secure on the final day with a 1-0 win over Shkëndija, giving the Yellow-Greens 12 points from six games and direct passage to the last 16.
Larnaca also had the meanest defence in the league phase, conceding just one goal – a 94th-minute injury-time equaliser against Swedish side BK Hacken.
Their subsequent clean sheet in the first leg in South London shows their defensive stability has not wavered as the UEFA Conference League approaches a crunch point.
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AEK Larnaca v Crystal Palace