Bayern Munich showed no mercy in Cyprus as they crushed Pafos 5-1 in the UEFA Champions League. Harry Kane bagged a first-half brace, with Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson, and Michael Olise all on the scoresheet, ensuring a dominant away win despite a moment of Pafos resistance from Mislav Oršić.
Key Match Insights
- Bayern Munich have now won 10 of the last 11 times that they faced a new opponent in the UEFA Champions League, with the only exception being a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa last season.
- The German champions were 4-0 up within 35 minutes, marking the third occasion they’ve scored four times in the opening 35 minutes of a Champions League away game.
- This was Pafos’ heaviest-ever defeat in European competition, and their joint-heaviest home defeat in the club’s history.
Match Commentary
Bayern wasted no time asserting dominance. Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a clinical finish before doubling his tally on 34 minutes, with his trademark penalty-box sharpness on full display. Raphael Guerreiro also got in on the action with a crisp strike on 20 minutes, while Nicolas Jackson added a fourth just after the half-hour mark, latching onto Olise’s clever assist.
Pafos managed a brief spark of hope when Mislav Oršić struck just before half-time with a precise finish, sending the home crowd into cheers. However, Bayern restored complete control in the second half, dictating play with 67% possession and 720 passes. Michael Olise sealed the rout in the 88th minute, rifling home from close range after a slick move.
Bayern’s attack looked unstoppable, racking up 26 shots and an xG of 4.24. Pafos, in contrast, had only two shots on target all night, never threatening to mount a comeback.
Team Stats
- Shots: Pafos 6 – 26 Bayern
- Shots on Target: Pafos 2 – 15 Bayern
- Possession: Pafos 33% – 67% Bayern
- Passes: Pafos 352 – 720 Bayern
- Pass Accuracy: Pafos 75% – 88% Bayern
- Fouls: Pafos 11 – 9 Bayern
- Corners: Pafos 2 – 6 Bayern
Lineups
Pafos (4-2-3-1): N. Michael; D. Luckassen, D. Goldar, D. Luiz, K. Pileas; I. Šunjić, P. Rodrigues; Jajá, V. Dragomir, M. Oršić; Anderson
Subs: Domingos Quina, Mons Bassouamina, Landry Dimata, Ken Sema, Bruno Langa, Jay Gorter, João Correia, Petros Petrou
Manager: J. C. Carcedo
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): M. Neuer; J. Kimmich, D. Upamecano, M. Kim, R. Guerreiro; A. Pavlović, K. Laimer; M. Olise, L. Díaz, N. Jackson; H. Kane
Subs: Jonathan Tah, Serge Gnabry, Tom Bischof, Sacha Boey, Lennart Karl, Leon Goretzka, Sven Ulreich, Wisdom Mike, Leon Klanac
Manager: V. Kompany
What’s Next
Bayern continue their march through Group Stage football, looking like one of the competition favorites once again. For Pafos, this was a sobering night against elite opposition, and they’ll need to regroup quickly to keep their campaign alive.
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