In what promises to be one of the most one-sided encounters of the Champions League’s second round, Cypriot underdogs Pafos FC play host to European heavyweights Bayern Munich at the Alphamega Stadium on Tuesday.
Pafos arrive in high spirits after frustrating Olympiacos to a 0-0 draw despite being reduced to 10 men midway through the first half. That defiant display set the tone for a strong run, with three straight clean sheets followed by a 2-1 win over Omonia on Saturday. The reigning Cypriot champions sit second in the league with 12 points from four games and remain unbeaten at home under Juan Carlos Carcedo.
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, showcased their dominance in a 3-0 victory over Chelsea, carving out four big chances while restricting their opponents to a single meaningful effort after the break. Vincent Kompany’s side are an attacking juggernaut, scoring at least three times in each of their last seven outings for a remarkable total of 28 goals.
Harry Kane continues to lead the charge, while support from Luis Diaz and Serge Gnabry ensures the Germans carry threat from all angles. Still, their defensive consistency remains under scrutiny despite a recent clean sheet against Werder Bremen.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Pafos vs. Bayern Munich live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports
Live stream: Paramount+
This game will be available on TV on CBS Sports in the US. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which offers a FREE TRIAL for new subscribers.
What time does Pafos vs. Bayern Munich kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at Stelios Kyriakidis (Alphamega Stadium) in Paphos, Cyprus, and kicks off on Tuesday, September 30 at 10:00 p.m. local time (EEST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tuesday, September 30 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tuesday, September 30 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tuesday, September 30 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tuesday, September 30 | 12:00 p.m. |
Pafos vs. Bayern Munich lineups, team news
Pafos will be forced into at least one change for Tuesday’s clash, as right-back Bruno serves a suspension following his red card against Olympiacos.
Ognjen Mimovic is the leading candidate to step in on the flank, while Derrick Luckassen and David Luiz are expected to continue at the heart of defence.
In midfield, Ivan Sunjic, David Goldar, and Pepe will look to provide balance and supply for centre-forward Landry Dimata, who will carry the hosts’ attacking hopes against the German champions.
Pafos predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Michael (GK) — Mimovic, Luckassen, Luiz, Correia — Sunjic, Goldar, Pepe — Jaja, Dimata, Dragomir.
Injured: None
Suspended: Bruno
For Bayern Munich, star striker Kane will aim to extend his remarkable scoring run, having already netted 100 goals in just 104 appearances — the fastest any player has reached a century for one club in Europe’s top-five leagues.
Raphael Guerreiro could start at left-back with Alphonso Davies still sidelined, while Joshua Kimmich remains a guaranteed starter in midfield.
With Jamal Musiala yet to fully recover from a leg injury, Gnabry is likely to continue in an advanced role behind Kane.
Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Neuer (GK) — Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Guerreiro — Kimmich, Pavlovic — Olise, Gnabry, Diaz — Kane.
Injured: Davies, Musiala
Suspended: None
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, September 30
- Atalanta vs. Club Brugge (12:45 p.m.)
- Kairat Almaty vs. Real Madrid (12:45 p.m.)
- Atletico Madrid vs. Eintracht Frankfurt (3 p.m.)
- Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham (3 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Benfica (3 p.m.)
- Galatasaray vs. Liverpool (3 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. Slavia Prague (3 p.m.)
- Marseille vs. Ajax (3 p.m.)
- Pafos FC vs. Bayern Munich (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 1
- Qarabag vs. FC Copenhagen (12:45 p.m.)
- Union SG vs. Newcastle United (12:45 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Olympiacos (3 p.m.)
- AS Monaco vs. Manchester City (3 p.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain (3 p.m.)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSV Eindhoven (3 p.m.)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Athletic Club (3 p.m.)
- Napoli vs. Sporting (3 p.m.)
- Villarreal vs. Juventus (3 p.m.)