UEFA Champions League League Stage - 8
Pafos 4 - 1 FT Slavia Praha
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' V. Dragomir
D. Zima 26'
S. Chaloupek (D. Doudera) 44'
HT
↓ S. Chaloupek ↑Y. Sanyang 46'
53' Bruno
↓ E. Prekop ↑T. Chory 55'
↓ Y. Mbodji ↑J. Boril 55'
J. Boril 59'
↓ I. Ogbu ↑D. Hashioka 61'
J. Trpisovsky 66'
↓ M. Cham ↑V. Kusej 76'
77' ↓ Jaja ↑M. Bassouamina
84' Anderson Silva (M. Orsic)
85' ↓ D. Quina ↑K. Sema
87' Anderson Silva (M. Orsic)
90' ↓ K. Pileas ↑L. Dimata
90'+1 David Luiz
90'+6 J. Gorter
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pafos
Goalkeepers
Jay Gorter 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bruno 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Derrick Luckassen 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
David Luiz 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
82%
Duel Win %
Kostas Pileas 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6
Rating
Midfielders
Pêpê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vlad Dragomir
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jajá
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Domingos Quina
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Mislav Oršić 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.6
Rating
Forwards
Anderson Silva 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Petros Petrou 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Neofytos Michael
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Langa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Goldar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ken Sema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georgios Michael
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Caldieraro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Landry Dimata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mons Bassouamina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Slavia Praha
Goalkeepers
Jindřich Staněk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
David Zima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igoh Ogbu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Štěpán Chaloupek
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
David Douděra
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Oscar Dorley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michal Sadílek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssoupha Mbodji 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Muhammed-Cham Saračević
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
76
Entry
Lukáš Provod 
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
53
Passes
12
Duels
Erik Prekop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
BENCH
Jakub Markovič
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adam Rezek
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jan Bořil 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3.2
Rating
Daiki Hashioka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Pitak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssoupha Sanyang
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marek Naskos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomáš Chorý
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasil Kušej
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mojmír Chytil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Schranz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Pikolon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
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
Anderson Silva Brace Buries Ten-Man Slavia
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 52/100. This clash proved decisive for the Stakes of the league phase, as Pafos clinical finishing punished a disciplined but depleted Slavia Praha side.
The Battle for Control
The atmosphere at Alphamega Stadium crackled as the hosts sought to ignite their European campaign with aggressive intent. From the outset, the Intensity was palpable, with both sides trading blows in a high-shot-volume encounter that kept the crowd on edge. Pafos struck first in the 17th minute when Vlad Dragomir found the net, a reward for the home side's early enterprise. However, Slavia Praha were far from subdued. Despite the hosts creating more frequent opportunities, the Czech side maintained their tactical Balance and fought back through persistent pressure. Just before the interval, Štěpán Chaloupek connected with a D. Doudera delivery to level the scores. It was a deserved equaliser for a Slavia side that controlled 55% of the possession, setting the stage for a dramatic second period where the thin margins of European football would ultimately decide the victor.
The Dismissal and the Shift
The match swung decisively back in favour of the home side early in the second half. Bruno restored the lead for the hosts in the 53rd minute, a blow that visibly shook the visitors' resolve. The true turning point, however, arrived just six minutes later. A reckless challenge from J. Boril resulted in a straight red card in the 59th minute, leaving Slavia Praha to navigate the final half-hour with ten men. This dismissal completely altered the tactical Balance of the contest. While Slavia had previously looked capable of producing an Upset, the numerical disadvantage forced them into a defensive crouch. The Czech side struggled to contain the ensuing wave of attacks, as Pafos utilised their 8 corners to keep the visitors pinned back. The red card effectively neutralised Slavia’s attacking threat, turning a competitive encounter into a defensive survival exercise for the trailing visitors.
Oršić Orchestrates the Finale
In the closing stages, the Stakes of the match became clear as Pafos ruthlessly capitalised on their man advantage to inflate the scoreline. Mislav Oršić took command of the midfield, acting as the architect for the final demolition. His vision and technical quality released Anderson Silva for two quickfire goals in the 84th and 87th minutes, effectively ending any hope of a Czech comeback. Oršić finished the night with a goal and an assist, a masterclass in playmaking that exposed the gaps in a tired Slavia backline. For Pafos, this 4-1 victory provides a significant boost to their league phase aspirations, moving them to nine points. Meanwhile, Slavia Praha’s winless run continues, leaving them at the foot of the table with much to ponder after a match that slipped through their fingers following that costly dismissal in Cyprus.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Boril impact the match?
Boril's 59th-minute dismissal shattered Slavia's Balance, leaving them unable to sustain pressure and allowing Pafos to exploit gaps for two late goals.
What made Mislav Oršić the Man of the Match?
Oršić was the game's creative Intensity hub, providing two late assists and maintaining a rating of 8.6 to dismantle the Slavia defense.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A high volume of 30 shots and persistent corner pressure ensured constant goalmouth action, with clinical late finishing from Pafos providing the lopsided scoreline.
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.
Desperation in Cyprus: The Battle for the Playoff Line
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. This is a last-gasp scramble to avoid continental exit for two sides drifting dangerously far from the top-24 safety net.
The Setup
As the UEFA Champions League league stage reaches its climax on January 28, 2026, the margin for error has evaporated at the Alphamega Stadium. Pafos sit precariously in 29th place, knowing that anything less than a victory likely ends their European dream. While their Form has been patchy, they remain within striking distance of the knockout spots. Conversely, Slavia Praha arrive in Cyprus with their backs against the wall; rooted in 34th and still searching for their first win of the campaign. The Balance between these sides is razor-thin, but the Stakes could not be higher for two clubs desperate to extend their winter calendar.
Key Battle
The defensive experience of David Luiz will be the foundation upon which the home side builds its resistance. He must marshal a back line that has conceded 2.3 goals per game. His primary objective is to neutralize the explosive Youssoupha Sanyang, who represents the Czech side's best hope of breaking their winless streak. If the veteran Brazilian can command the box, the home midfield will have the platform to push forward.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, nervous affair where defensive errors define the narrative rather than clinical finishing. Both teams possess leaky defenses, conceding over four combined goals per game this term, yet Slavia’s lack of cutting edge remains a terminal issue. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, as the tactical Equilibrio masks a mutual fear of losing that will prevent either from truly committing to an all-out attack.