Paphos players, facebook.com/pafosfc 05 November 2025, 23:13

In the fourth round of the Champions League group stage match, Paphos created a sensational sensation by beating Villarreal narrowly 1-0 at the Alfamega Stadium in Limassol.

The only and winning goal in the meeting was scored by Derrick Lucassen in the 67th minute. After a corner kick, the Paphos defender won the positional battle in the penalty area and shot accurately into the goal. Subsequently, he had a chance to make a double, but this time the header went higher.

After this victory, Paphos has five points in its asset after four rounds and keeps the chances to compete for the playoffs. Villarreal, on the other hand, remains with one point and disappoints its fans again.

Here’s a video of the best moments of the match between Paphos and Villarreal in the fourth round of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League:

Pathos – Villarreal 1:0
Goal: Lucassen, 47

Pathos: Mikhail — Bruno, Lucassen, Luis, Sema (Pileas, 72) — Shunjic, Goldar, Pepe (Zhaza, 78) — Orsic (Silva, 78), Dragomir, Kina (Langa, 87)

Villarreal: Junior — Mourinho, Foyt, Veiga, Cardona (Pedrasa, 64) — Pepe, Parejo (Comesanya, 64), Gueye, Moleiro (Oluwasei, 56) — Perez (Moreno, 64), Mikoutadze (Solomon, 56)

Warning: Lucassen — Veiga, Gouet