UEFA Champions League League Stage - 1
Olympiakos Piraeus 0 - 0 FT Pafos
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Bruno 15'
20' Dani García
Bruno 25'
Bruno 25'
↓ David Luiz ↑K. Pileas 33'
↓ L. Dimata ↑M. Orsic 33'
36' Lorenzo Pirola
HT
46' ↓ D. Garcia ↑C. Mouzakitis
46' ↓ G. Strefezza ↑M. Taremi
61' ↓ Rodinei ↑Costinha
70' Mehdi Taremi
72' Mehdi Taremi
75' ↓ L. Pirola ↑G. Biancone
75' ↓ S. Hezze ↑S. Pnevmonidis
↓ Jaja ↑K. Sema 76'
↓ J. Correia ↑B. Langa 76'
↓ V. Dragomir ↑Anderson Silva 85'
Bruno Langa 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Olympiakos Piraeus
Goalkeepers
A. Paschalakis 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
S. Hezze 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
D. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
G. Strefezza 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Chiquinho 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
D. Podence
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Forwards
A. El Kaabi 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
G. Kouraklis 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Exarchos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Biancone
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Kalogeropoulos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Costinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Onyemaechi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Nascimento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Scipioni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Mouzakitis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Pnevmonidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Taremi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pafos
Goalkeepers
N. Michail
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bruno 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
4.2
Rating
D. Luckassen 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
David Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
33
Entry
J. Correia
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
D. Goldar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaja
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
I. Sunjic
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Pepe
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
V. Dragomir
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
L. Dimata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
33
Entry
BENCH
J. Gorter
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Petrou
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Pileas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Langa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Quina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Orsic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anderson Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Olympiakos Dominance Meets Pafos Defiance in Champions League Stalemate
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. In a match that exposed the gulf between possession and clinical finishing, Olympiakos controlled the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium but lacked the Intensity in the final third to break down a resolute Pafos side fighting with ten men for over an hour.
Possession Mastery, Finishing Famine
From the opening whistle, Lorenzo Pirola and Olympiakos orchestrated a suffocating display of dominance. The hosts commanded 69% possession, fired 18 shots (13 inside the box), and created a barrage of opportunities that should have buried Pafos. Yet the Cyprus visitors—reduced to ten men in the 25th minute when Bruno received a straight red for a reckless foul—demonstrated Balance and organisation that bordered on the miraculous. Pirola's outstanding 7.7 rating reflected a defender forced into creative duty, registering a key pass in a match where his team dominated but couldn't convert.
Red Card Chaos and VAR Redemption
The turning point arrived early. Bruno's dismissal should have handed Olympiakos a gift-wrapped victory. Instead, Pafos dug in with the discipline of a team fighting for their Champions League lives. Pêpê orchestrated the midfield with surgical precision (7.6 rating, two key passes), while Derrick Luckassen stood immovable at the back (7.5 rating). Then came the drama: in the 70th minute, VAR cancelled a red card for Mehdi Taremi, robbing Olympiakos of a potential numerical advantage they'd already squandered. The hosts registered just 1.52 xG despite their territorial stranglehold—a damning indictment of their Stakes in the final third.
A Pyrrhic Possession Victory
Pafos arrived at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium fourth in the league table with four wins from seven games—a team in form. They left with a point earned through attrition, not artistry. Their 0.30 xG and solitary shot on target told the story of a side defending for their lives. Olympiakos, despite 533 passes and nine corners, couldn't find the killer blow. The 0-0 draw represents a missed opportunity for the hosts and a moral victory for the visitors—though neither team will celebrate what was ultimately a failure of execution.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Bruno impact the match?
Bruno's 25th-minute dismissal handed Olympiakos numerical advantage, yet the hosts failed to capitalise, registering just 1.52 xG despite 69% possession. Pafos' defensive discipline neutralised the advantage.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled Taremi's 70th-minute red card, preventing Olympiakos from gaining a second numerical advantage. The intervention preserved Pafos' resilience but robbed the hosts of a potential breakthrough.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
European Lifeline at Stake in Piraeus
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. This clash represents a desperate scramble for the points needed to break into the top-24 playoff positions before the trapdoor of elimination closes.
The Setup
On September 17, 2025, the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium will host a match where the Stakes couldn't be clearer. Both Olympiakos Piraeus and Pafos find themselves languishing in the bottom tier of the Champions League table, occupying 29th and 26th places respectively. With the new league format punishing slow starts, the home side's Form—showing three losses in their last five outings—has left them vulnerable. Pafos haven't fared much better, struggling for goals and failing to find consistency. For both clubs, this isn't about chasing the top eight; it is about keeping their continental campaign alive beyond the winter break.
Key Battle
Without individual Stars dominating the narrative, the outcome will be decided by the tactical Balance between the Olympiakos midfield and the Pafos defensive block. The home side will likely attempt to control possession and break down a visitor side that has conceded nine goals in six games. Pafos will rely on a disciplined low block, hoping to exploit the defensive fragility that has seen Olympiakos ship 13 goals so far this season. It is a battle of nerves rather than individual brilliance, where a single mistake in transition could dictate the entire evening.
Our Prediction
Expect a gritty, physical encounter dominated by fear of defeat. Olympiakos should carry the initiative, but their lack of clinical finishing suggests a low-scoring game. We foresee a narrow 1-0 victory for the Greek giants, secured by a late set-piece or a forced error in the final third as the visitors tire under sustained pressure.