Champions League 2025-2026: Pafos-Villarreal, the likely lineups

Pafos and Villarreal face each other at 6:45 p.m. for the match valid for the fourth day of the Champions League championship phase. The Cypriots are hunting for their first historic victory in the competition on their own turf, following two points won in their first three matches. The Spaniards, coming off a heavy home loss to Manchester United, are stuck on one point and are obliged to win to get back into the playoff race.

Pafos without the disqualified Joao Correia: in attack will be Dimata along with Orsic, Quina and Dragomir. On the flanks Felipe and Pileas.

Villarreal with the offensive tandem formed by Pepe and Mikautadze. On the flanks Comesana and one between Buchanan and Moreira, in midfield Partey along with Gueye.

Pafos-Villarreal, the probable lineups
Pafos (4-2-3-1): Michael; Felipe, Luckassen, David Luiz, Pileas; Sunjic, Rodrigues; Orsic, Dimata, Quina; Dragomir. All: Carcedo.
Villarreal (4-4-2): Júnior; Mouriño, Foyth, Veiga, Pedraza; Comesaña, Partey, Gueye, Buchanan; Pépé, Mikautadze. All.: Marcelino.