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Champions League: Paphos's Qualification Hopes Hang on Wednesday's Match - Tiebreaker Criteria Explained

Published January 28, 2026, 11:22

Paphos faces Slavia Prague in a crucial match on Wednesday (January 28th) for the final matchday of the Champions League League Phase. To have any hope of qualifying, Paphos needs a win and a specific combination of results in other matches. They need Benfica, Bodo Glimt, Club Brugge, Napoli, and Copenhagen to win, while Olympiacos, Athletic Bilbao, and PSV Eindhoven must lose. In the event of a tie, specific tiebreaker criteria will be applied, including goal difference, better attack, number of wins, and the overall ranking of opponents.