The friendly match between Aris Limassol and BATE Borisov will take place at Alphamega Stadium on Wednesday at 10:30 pm IST.
Aris Limassol will commence their journey in the Champions League qualifiers during the second round. They are all set to host BATE Borisov from Belarus at Alphamega Stadium on Wednesday. It’s important to note that this marks Aris’ debut in Europe’s premier club competition, while BATE Borisov has a well-established presence in continental competitions and has already eliminated one opponent for a spot in the group stage earlier this summer.
In a remarkable feat, Aris defied all expectations in the previous season by overcoming city rivals Apollon, AEL, as well as capital clubs Omonia and APOEL Nicosia, to clinch the Cypriot First Division title. Aris made their long-awaited debut in UEFA competition during the Europa Conference League qualifiers last summer. Despite securing a 2-0 victory in the first leg on their home ground, they were eventually eliminated by Neftci Baku in the second round. Following a pre-season campaign with two wins and two defeats in five games, Aris is ready for their UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
However, their path is obstructed by the experienced BATE Borisov team in the second qualifying round. The victorious team from this two-legged encounter will go on to face the winner between Rakow Czestochowa and Qarabag in the third qualifying round. On the other hand, the defeated side will drop into the third round of Europa League qualification. In contrast to Aris, BATE Borisov has featured in UEFA group stages four times in the last decade. However, they are now making their first appearance in Champions League qualifying since 2019 when they were eliminated in the second round.
Aris Limassol probable starting lineup: Vana, Medioub, Brorsson, Sane, Urosevic, Montnor, Nikolic, Szoke, Spoljaric, Mayambela, Stepinski
BATE Borisov probable starting lineup: Kudravets, Nechaev, Khadarkevich, Bane, Jimoh, Gromyko, Bocherov, Grechikho, Malkevich, Antilevski, Kontsevoy
Aris Limassol
| Opponents | Score |
| Omonia Nicosia | 2-0 (W) |
| Austria Wien | 1-1 (D) |
| APOEL Nicosia | 4-3 (L) |
| Omonia Nicosia | 1-0 (W) |
| Apollon Limassol | 2-0 (W) |
BATE Borisov
| Opponents | Score |
| Partizani | 2-0 (W) |
| Partizani | 1-1 (D) |
| Shakhtyor Soligorsk | 2-0 (W) |
| Neman Grodno | 0-1 (W) |
| Naftan Novopolotsk | 1-2 (L) |
The friendly match between Aris Limassol and BATE Borisov will take place at Alphamega Stadium on Wednesday at 10:30 pm IST.
| Aris Limassol vs BATE Borisov | Key Details |
| Date | July 26 (Cyprus) |
| Venue | Alphamega Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Cyprus | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 10:30 pm (Wednesday) |
There will be no telecast of this match in India.
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