"Pafos have good pace going forward, they're dangerous in transition. I know a few players in the team who shouldn't be underestimated. And the coach has worked for over 700 games with Unai Emery - he's experienced. They're strong defensively, but also have a good structure going forward. It's a very good mix of short passes, but also long ones, and aggressively going for second balls and finding space for the wingers - but we're prepared for that. The public can underestimate them, but we won't," Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia)."
"It's a completely normal game for us; it's the Champions League. That always brings a special feeling, with big respect for the opponent - it hasn't been an easy road for them to the Champions League. They've already played seven games to date and haven't lost a single one - we know what to expect. And yet, we have full confidence that we can get the three points - and that's our goal."
Bayern Munich anticipates a tough fixture against Pafos, noting the opponent's pace, danger on transitions, and strong defensive organization combined with structured forward play. Pafos mixes short and long passes, aggressively contests second balls, and creates space for wingers, making them unpredictable. Pafos reached the Champions League after an unbeaten run of seven games and benefit from an experienced coach linked with Unai Emery. Emotions and unfamiliarity with the opponent will influence the contest, similar to the Club World Cup. Bayern prioritizes winning and securing three points rather than pursuing high goal tallies.
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