AFCON 2025
The UEFA Champions League early kickoffs on Wednesday delivered drama as teams fought for crucial points in the league phase.
Copenhagen get the first win of their campaign ⚪️🔵#UCL pic.twitter.com/pwb78abazD
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 26, 2025
FC Copenhagen secured their first victory of the campaign in a thrilling 3-2 home win against Kairat Almaty. The Danish side raced to a commanding 3-0 lead with nine minutes remaining, but were forced to survive a spirited, late two-goal comeback from Kairat to seal the full three points.
Meanwhile, the clash in Cyprus ended in a decisive stalemate as Pafos held Monaco to a 2-2 draw. The Cypriot underdogs earned the point thanks to a late Mohammed Salisu own goal, a result that pushes Pafos into the play-off positions and further complicates Monaco’s path to the knockout rounds.
The results set the stage for the rest of Wednesday evening’s matches, including the highly anticipated showdown between Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
