The profile of Mars Limassol: An opponent with experience and ambition against AEK!

OR AEK It continues its European course in UEFA Europa Conference League, overcoming Hapoel Ber Seva’s obstacle and now is getting ready to face Mars Limassol in the 3rd qualifying round.

The Cypriot team has evolved in recent years into a steady force Inside island, with a clear racing identity, international ambitions and roster full of personalities.

‘Union’ is called upon to show severity and consistency against an opponent who has nothing to lose and much to claim.

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March and Evolution in Cyprus

Mars Limassol is now counting Five consecutive seasons In the first category of Cyprus, having returned in 2021 after a three -year absence. It was founded in 1932, after the merger of two local teams, and has since been an integral part of the Cyprus football map. His first historical success came in 2023, when he celebrated the conquest of the Cyprus problem league for the first time in the story of. That year he also made his debut in the European Cups, though he was excluded in the second qualifying round of the Conference League by Nephi Baku. Last year he finished in 2nd place, seven points behind the champion Paphos. With 22 wins, 9 draws and just 5 defeats, the Limassol team showed stability and competitiveness, though it did not compete in Europe, as it had finished 4th and lost the European ticket from Paphos, who won the Cup.

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New technician with northern European discipline

On the bench of Mars now is the Artem Radkova 39 -year -old whitening coach that took over the team a few weeks ago. With term as the first coach in Isloch and experience as an assistant to Bathe Borisov and Dynamo Minsk, Radkov brings with him a more disciplined and organized approach In the game, with emphasis on defensive cohesion and regular flexibility.

Roster with personalities and international experience

Mars has a roster with players who have competed at a high level. Stands out Alexanderleader and former international with Russia, who last season noted 11 goals and 9 assists in 30 appearances. Next to him, Connor Goldson, a 32 -year -old English stopper in Brighton and Rangers, is a leading presence in defense, having played in 32 games last year.

The team was reinforced by Balogan, 37, also by Rangers, as well as the middle Burhan and Charalambos Charalambous. The Norwegian Extreme Dennis Gustad was added to the attack, giving speed and depth. At the same time, Mars made significant sales, with Struski moving to Rakov for 1m euros and Benktsson to Lech Poznan for 800,000 euros, while Baun, Baakier, Ruth and Urosevic left.

Modern seat and European ambition

Mars competes in Alphamega Stadium, a modern stadium inaugurated in November 2022 and cost over 31 million euros. The stadium belongs to the Cyprus Sports Organization and hosts the three teams of Limassol: AEL, Apollo and Mars. His capacity reaches their 8,000 viewersoffering ideal conditions for European matches.