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Cyprus Derby Potential in Conference League

Published January 16, 2026, 14:25

Omonia will face Rijeka in the Conference League play-off round. There is a possibility of a Cypriot derby in the competition, but this depends on the draw on February 27th. If AEK is drawn in the right side of the bracket against the winner of the Sigma Olomouc-Lausanne tie, the two Cypriot teams could meet in the quarter-finals. Alternatively, if AEK is drawn in the left side of the bracket, a potential meeting would be in the final. For any encounter to happen, both teams must advance from the previous rounds. The draw will determine the path each team takes and the likelihood of a Cypriot derby.