Overview
- Kick-off is 8pm GMT on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge, with live coverage on TNT Sports 3 and streaming via Discovery+.
- Chelsea sit 13th in the league-phase table and need points to keep a top-eight finish—and a play-off bye—within reach.
- Liam Rosenior takes charge of his first Champions League match for Chelsea following a league win at Brentford.
- Chelsea are assessing Cole Palmer's groin issue along with doubts over Malo Gusto and Tosin Adarabioyo, while Pafos await a late fitness test for ex-Chelsea defender David Luiz and have further defensive concerns.
- Pafos are in their first Champions League campaign with a win over Villarreal and draws against Monaco and Olympiacos, as Chelsea lean on strong home form that includes league-phase victories over Barcelona, Ajax and Benfica.