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Pafos Clear David Luiz to Face Bayern in Champions League Group-Stage Debut

The Cypriot champions host the six-time European winners at Limassol’s 10,000-seat Alphamega Stadium as clear underdogs.

Overview

  • The match is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Limassol at the Alphamega Stadium, which holds roughly 10,000 spectators.
  • Coach Juan Carlos Carcedo confirmed that 38-year-old David Luiz "will be ready" to play after recent fitness interruptions.
  • Pafos are entering the Champions League group stage for the first time after progressing through qualifying, including a decisive result against Red Star Belgrade.
  • Reporting highlights Russian investors Sergej Lomakin and Roman Dubov behind the club’s rise, with a stark squad-value gap of about €25.4 million versus Bayern’s €905 million.
  • Carcedo described the occasion as a dream for the club and city and said his team plans to be bold against clear favorites Bayern.