Chelsea vs Pafos LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and fan reaction

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·21. Januar 2026

Chelsea vs Pafos LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and fan reaction

Blues close in on automatic progression

Chelsea laboured to another win in the Champions League as they dispatched Pafos 1-0. Moises Caicedo scored the only goal, heading home to finally make good on 78 minutes of heavy pressure. The Blues dominated possession and created chances aplenty but were frustrated by an impressive performance from Jay Gorter in the Pafos net. But Caicedo’s long-awaited opener proved decisive, and Chelsea are one step closer to qualifying for the round of 16.

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The Ecuadorian’s goal proved a rather cathartic moment amid the tangible tension of Stamford Bridge, when fans had grown restless after watching the Blues struggle to break down the Cypriot minnows for long periods. But Pafos never really posed a threat to Filip Jorgensen or Robert Sanchez, save for a late flurry of attacking activity as they chased the game after Caicedo’s strike.

David Luiz was denied his emotional reunion with the Chelsea faithful as he watched the entire affair from the substitute’s bench having struggled with injury in recent weeks. Catch up with the action as it happened below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, complete with expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge.