The UEFA Champions League qualifier match between BATE Borisov and Aris Limassol will take place at Mezokovesdi Varosi Stadion on Tuesday at 11:30 pm IST.
Following a dominant win in their home leg, Aris Limassol is determined to complete the job on Tuesday as they face BATE Borisov in the conclusion of their Champions League qualifying tie. Scoring six goals against the Belarusian champions has put Aris in a favorable position, with a strong chance to progress to the third round and continue their debut campaign in Europe’s premier club competition.
BATE Borisov’s hopes of returning to the Champions League group phase after six years were dimmed by their crushing defeat against Aris Limassol. Unless they stage an incredible comeback at Mezokovesdi Varosi Stadion, due to Belarus’ involvement in the invasion of Ukraine, Kirill Alshevsky’s side will be relegated to the third round of Europa League qualification. Despite having appeared in UEFA group stages four times in the last decade, their current Champions League qualifying campaign might come to an end. Sitting fourth in the Belarusian Premier League, they aim for a morale-boosting win on Wednesday, having recently had their five-match unbeaten run halted.
Cypriot champions Aris Limassol had a remarkable start to their bid for a spot in the 2023-24 Champions League group stage. They dominated the first leg with a 6-2 victory over BATE Borisov, led by Yannick Gomis and Leo Bengtsson’s goals. Aris, who won their first national title last season, carried their momentum from the Cypriot Super Cup success. They now head to Hungary for the second leg, holding a commanding lead in the tie. The team surprised many by winning the Cypriot First Division title ahead of bigger clubs like Apollon and AEL. Despite their recent debut in UEFA competitions, coach Aleksey Shpilevsky aims to take them further in the Champions League this season.
BATE Borisov probable starting lineup: Kudravets, Nechaev, Martynov, Bane, Jimoh, Gromyko, Bocherov, Islamovic, Malkevich, Antilevski, Kontsevoy
Aris Limassol probable starting lineup: Vana, Yago, Brorsson, Moussounda, Mayambela, Nikolic, Szoke, Urosevic, Bengtsson, Stepinski, Gomis
BATE Borisov
| Opponents | Score |
| Aris | 2-6 (L) |
| Partizani | 2-0 (W) |
| Partizani | 1-1 (D) |
| Shakhtyor Soligorsk | 2-0 (W) |
| Neman | 1-0 (W) |
Aris Limassol
| Opponents | Score |
| BATE | 6-2 (W) |
| Omonia | 2-0 (W) |
| Austria Vienna | 1-1 (D) |
| Dyn. Kviv | 0-4 (L) |
| Sturm Graz | 0-2 (L) |
| Results | Score |
| Aris beat BATE | 2-6 |
The UEFA Champions League qualifier match between BATE Borisov and Aris Limassol will take place at Mezokovesdi Varosi Stadion on Tuesday at 11:30 pm IST.
| BATE Borisov vs Aris Limassol | Key Details |
| Date | August 1 |
| Venue | Mezokovesdi Varosi Stadion |
| Kickoff time in Belarus | 9:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in Cyprus | 9:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:30 pm (Tuesday) |
Football fans in UK can catch the live action via Discovery+ while those in Cyprus can watch the match via Cytavision Sports 1.
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