Champions League: Kairat v Pafos line-ups, Cypriots seek first points | OneFootball

The spotlight is on at the Ortalyk Stadion in Almaty, where, in just a few minutes, the Champions League match between Kairat Almaty and Pafos will take place. For this all-important match, the official lineups from both coaches have been announced, with quite a few surprises among the Cypriot team's ranks.

Champions League, official lineups for Kairat-Pafos: Cypriots in search of their first Champions League points

A historic match for both teams, which will serve as an immediate chance to turn things around. Kairat Almaty and Pafos, the teams opening the third round of the Champions League, will have a historic opportunity to earn their first points in Europe’s top competition. The home side, coming off a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Real Madrid, now have the chance to claim their first three points in the Champions League and give their fans a magical European night.

On the other hand, the Cypriot club will be eager to bounce back from their first two outings, trying to pick up some points to move out of the danger zone in the mega group standings. Just moments ago, for this much-anticipated match, the official lineups were released, with the Cypriot coach’s choices surprising everyone.

The official lineups

KAIRAT ALMATY (4-4-2): Kalmyrza; Tapalov, Martynovich, Sorokin, Machado Mata; Mrynskiy, Kasabulat, Arad, Gromyko; Jorginho, Ricardinho.

PAFOS (3-4-3): Michail; Luckassen, Goldar, David Luiz; Jaja, Pepe, Sunjic, Pileas; Orsic, Anderson Silva, Dragomir.

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