Match report

Pafos Stuns Monaco with a 2-2 Draw in UEFA Champions League

Pafos
Pafos
2–2
FT
Monaco
Monaco
Nov 26, 2025

Pafos stunned football fans with a remarkable 2-2 draw against the powerhouse Monaco in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter. The match was marked by early goals from both teams, setting the stage for an unforgettable contest.

Key Facts

  • • Monaco's T. Minamino opened the scoring at 5 minutes with an assist from M. Akliouche.
  • • Pafos' David Luiz equalized just 13 minutes later, assisted by M. Orsic.
  • • F. Balogun restored Monaco's lead in the 26th minute.
  • • An own goal by Pafos' M. Salisu in the 88th minute secured a late draw for Pafos.

Lineups

Pafos

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 93 N. Michail (G)
  • 7 Bruno (D)
  • 23 D. Luckassen (D)
  • 4 David Luiz (D)
  • 5 D. Goldar (D)
  • 88 Pepe (M)
  • 26 I. Sunjic (M)
  • 8 D. Quina (M)
  • 30 V. Dragomir (M)
  • 17 M. Orsic (M)
  • 33 Anderson Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 82 P. Petrou
  • 99 A. Papadoudis
  • 2 K. Pileas
  • 9 M. Bassouamina
  • 10 L. Dimata
  • 11 Jaja
  • 25 B. Langa

Monaco

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hradecky (G)
  • 2 Vanderson (D)
  • 4 J. Teze (D)
  • 22 M. Salisu (D)
  • 12 Caio Henrique (D)
  • 15 L. Camara (M)
  • 6 D. Zakaria (M)
  • 11 M. Akliouche (M)
  • 18 T. Minamino (M)
  • 10 A. Golovin (M)
  • 9 F. Balogun (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 P. Kohn
  • 5 T. Kehrer
  • 8 P. Pogba
  • 14 M. Biereth
  • 17 S. Idumbo
  • 19 G. Ilenikhena
  • 20 K. Ouattara
  • 21 L. Michal
  • 23 A. Bamba
  • 28 M. Coulibaly
  • 31 A. Fati
  • 43 P. Cabral

Timeline

  1. Monaco
    5' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Minamino · Assist: M. Akliouche
  2. Pafos
    18' Pafos Goal · Normal Goal
    David Luiz · Assist: M. Orsic
  3. Monaco
    21' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    Lamine Camara

    Argument

  4. Monaco
    26' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Balogun
  5. Monaco
    28' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    A. Golovin

    Argument

  6. Pafos
    45'+3 Pafos Card · Yellow Card
    David Goldar

    Foul

  7. Pafos
    46' Pafos subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David Goldar · On: B. Langa
  8. Pafos
    57' Pafos subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Quina · On: Jaja
  9. Monaco
    65' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Golovin · On: L. Michal
  10. Monaco
    65' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lamine Camara · On: M. Coulibaly
  11. Pafos
    69' Pafos subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Anderson Silva · On: M. Bassouamina
  12. Monaco
    76' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vanderson · On: T. Kehrer
  13. Monaco
    76' Monaco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Minamino · On: A. Fati
  14. Pafos
    79' Pafos subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Dragomir · On: L. Dimata
  15. Pafos
    88' Pafos Card · Yellow Card
    David Luiz

    Argument

  16. Pafos
    88' Pafos Goal · Own Goal
    M. Salisu · Assist: Ivan Šunjić
  17. Monaco
    89' Monaco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Balogun · On: M. Biereth
  18. Monaco
    90'+1 Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    M. Salisu

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Pafos Monaco
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 14
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 399 445
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 1.18 1.52
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 314 371
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monaco took an early lead but Pafos quickly responded to level the score, setting up a competitive first half.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes in the second half significantly altered momentum, with Monaco's F. Balogun scoring a crucial goal before Pafos' own goal sealed their draw.