"Bayern have enjoyed a sweet start to the Champions League campaign with a 3-1 win against Chelsea at Allianz Arena two weeks ago. Die Roten have been in tremendous form, winning all of their eight games across all competitions. The away game in Cyprus will be daunting, but Bayern are heavy favourites to get another win under their belt. Pafos have enjoyed a good start to their league campaign, winning four of their five games."
"Bayern received positive injury news on Monday as Josip Stanisic started running on the pitch at Sabner Strasse. However, the Croatian defender will not be fit for the clash against Pafos. Jonas Urbig also remains on the sidelines as he recovers from a minor injury. Raphael Guerreiro returns to the matchday squad. The likes of Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Jamal Musiala remain the long-term absentees, but they could play for Die Roten before the end of the year."
"Manuel Neuer had hardly anything to do against Werder Bremen on Friday. The German goalkeeper will hope for a similar evening in Cyprus as he looks to continue his good start to the season. There is likely to be one change in the back four. Kim Min-jae may come in for Dayot Upamecano and partner Jonathan Tah in the heart of defense."
Bayern Munich face Pafos in the Champions League second matchday under a new alternating-week European schedule. Bayern arrive unbeaten and in strong form after a 3-1 win over Chelsea and eight consecutive victories across competitions. Pafos have also started well domestically, winning four of five and opening their European campaign with a 0-0 draw at Olympiakos. Injury updates include Josip Stanisic training but unavailable, Jonas Urbig sidelined, and Raphael Guerreiro back in the squad, while Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Jamal Musiala remain longer-term absentees. Predicted changes include Kim Min-jae partnering Jonathan Tah and Joshua Kimmich returning to midfield alongside Aleksandar Pavlovic.
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