Date & Time: August 5, 2025, 22:00 Baku time
Venue: Arena Lublin (Poland, Kiev's temporary away ground)
Dinamo Kiev and Pafos FC will continue their first leg in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League on August 5, 2025. The match, which will take place at the competitive Arena Lublin stadium, will start around 21:00–22:00 Baku time.
Home side Dinamo Kiev – as the 2025 Ukrainian champion, has shown a strong game, confidently advanced to the stage against Hamrun Spartans and has a home unbeaten record. Head coach Oleksandr Shovkovskiy focuses on tactical stability and experience in his team.
Pafos, as the Cypriot champion, is less known but plays quickly and cautiously. Having passed Maccabi Tel Aviv, they advanced to the third stage and are ready for the game with the motivation not to lose in opponent's fields either.
Team form and condition
Dinamo Kiev won the last tournament against Maltese club Hamrun Spartans with a total score of 6-0 in just two meetings. Soon after, they maintained their form by winning 1-0 in the Ukrainian championship against Veres-Rivne. The club has not lost at home in European cups in 2025.
Pafos FC advanced to the stage by beating Maccabi Tel Aviv as targeted – 1-0 away and 1-1 at home. The Cypriot champions, who advanced to the 16th stage of the UEFA Conference League last season, are in good shape – they have performed selectively with recent unbeaten game results.
