Beitar Jerusalem Offers Players Bonuses If They Advance to Conference League Group Stage

Beitar Jerusalem aims to make history by reaching the group stage of a European competition for the first time after their 1-0 win in the first leg against AEK Larnaca. Ahead of the second leg on Thursday, coach Almog Cohen emphasized to his players that the tie is not yet won, stating, "For me, we have not won." He instructed the team to press high from the start, anticipating that the Cypriot side will seek an early goal.

The club has prepared significant financial incentives for the players and staff if they advance, with bonuses totaling up to two million shekels. Almost every player has a bonus clause, with senior players and staff receiving different amounts. Approximately 3,000 fans are expected to travel to Romania to support the team, with police deploying special forces and additional personnel from nearby cities to maintain order. A small group of Cypriot fans will be seated separately and escorted out first by local police.

The team reviewed footage from the first match to improve their energy and performance at the start of the game. The club is determined to secure a historic milestone by progressing beyond the qualifying rounds into the group stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League for the first time.