JAKARTA - Pafos will face a tough opponent, Bayern Munich at the Alphamega Stadium in the second match of the Champions League, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, early morning WIB.
Papos deserves credit for winning a point against Olympiacos, who have played with the advantages of the number of players since the 26th minute, but they have not been able to create many important opportunities.
The draw was the first of three straight cleansheets even though the record ended in the game against Omonia 2-1 in the league on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
The hosts are in second place in the Cypriot Main League (Cypriot First Division) with 12 points from their opening four games.
They are currently defending champions after winning the domestic league for the first time in history in the 2024/2025 season.
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Papos are eyeing a win against Bayern Munich which will be a fourth straight win under coach Juan Carlos Carcedo as well as their third win in three home games.
Papos have a strong record in Europe, especially when appearing at home. They have only lost once to the last 11 matches at Alphamega Stadium, eight of which led to victory.
However, Bayern Munich is not an opponent who can make the Pafos mission realized. Die Roten previously dominated against Chelsea in the Champions League opener.
Vincent Kompany's men created four golden opportunities for 90 minutes, while limiting the Blues with just one shot on target from inside the penalty box in the second half.
Bayern Munich will be difficult to contain on Wednesday morning considering they have scored at least three goals in the last seven games, a total of 28 goals in that period.
The Bundesliga team's defense line was not solid even though they managed to keep the clean sheet when they beat Werder Bremen 4-0 on Saturday, September 27, 2025 WIB.
However, they have conceded six goals in the previous five games.
Bayern Munich have never faced Papos before, but they were unbeaten in their last 15 Champions League games against new opponents. They also drew only once in that period.
Kompany's team have won all eight matches in the 2025/2026 season, except for the 2025 Club World Cup. Die Roten has been unbeaten in the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Another note that makes Papos worried is that Bayern Munich have never lost their last 14 away games in Germany and Europe, with 10 wins.
Meanwhile, Pafos will not be able to play right-back Bruno, who was sent off against Olympiacos. So, maybe Ognjen Mimovic will replace him.
Derrick Luckassen and David Luiz can appear as center-backs, while midfielders Ivan Sunjic, David Goldar, and Pepe are expected to support mid-attacker Landry Dimata.
In the Bayern Munich camp, Harry Kane has scored 100 goals in 104 games for the club - the fastest player to reach 100 goals for a club in Europe's top five leagues - and he will be eager to continue his brilliant performance.
Raphael Guerreiro is a candidate to be his team's left-back considering Alphonso Davies is still absent, while Joshua Kimmich is certain to play in midfield.
Jamal Musiala will usually play number 10, but he is still recovering from serious leg injuries. His absence could make Serge Gnabry a starter again.
Formation Forecast
Pafos FC: Michael; Mimovic, Luckassen, Luiz, Correia; Sunjic, Goldar, Pepe; Jaja, Dimata, Dragomir
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane
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