Pafos FC pulled off a major European upset, defeating Serbian giants Crvena Zvezda 2-1 away from home in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff on August 20, 2025. The Cypriot side stunned the hostile atmosphere in Belgrade with a resilient performance, scoring crucial away goals to take a slender lead back to Cyprus. Crvena Zvezda, a club with rich European history, will be disappointed with their defensive display at the Rajko Mitic Stadium. This match result leaves the tie delicately poised, but Pafos are now slight favorites to progress to the group stage.