Manager Jimmy Thelin feels Aberdeen have turned a corner as they prepare to face Motherwell at Pittodrie after a fine away performance in Europe.
Thelin praised his players for their “amazing” discipline in a the goalless draw with AEK Larnaca, just two weeks after a record 6-0 European defeat by AEK Athens.
The draw in Cyprus on Thursday was the Dons' first point of the competition after losing the opening two games.
Now Thelin's men return to Scottish Premiership action, where the Scottish Cup holders have picked up form in the past few weeks.
Aberdeen have won three of their past four league games, with one defeat – as many victories as in their previous 17 matches.
“We have had to start somewhere,” said Thelin, whos side are up to eighth in the Premiership table.
“We have had four clean sheets in the last six games. We are playing more compact, more together, supporting each other on the pitch.
“And after the game in Cyprus you saw the connection between players and supporters. This is so important for Aberdeen, doing things together.”
