Overview
- Frankfurter Rundschau lists Bayern’s starters as Neuer; Guerreiro, Upamecano, Kim, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Díaz, Jackson, Olise; Kane.
- Vincent Kompany makes five changes from the 4-0 win over Werder Bremen as he maintains his rotation approach.
- Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito and Jamal Musiala remain sidelined, while Josip Stanisic and goalkeeper Jonas Urbig did not travel to Cyprus.
- Pafos line up with Michael in goal and a defense including David Luiz alongside Luckassen and Goldar, with Jaja, Pepe, Sunjic, Pileas, Orsic, Anderson and Dragomir also starting.
- Bayern are labeled clear favorites against the Champions League newcomers, with Kompany cautioning against underestimation and emphasizing winning efficiently.