Pafos FC faces Hajduk Split in Europa League return leg

On July 30, 2026, at 20:00, Pafos FC hosts Hajduk Split at the Alphamega Stadium for the second leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. Following a 2-0 defeat in Croatia during the first leg, the Cypriot side needs a decisive victory to overturn the deficit and advance. Manager Ricardo Sa Pinto has emphasized the need for a focused, high-intensity performance to secure a win and remain in the competition.

Heading into the match, Pafos has made tactical adjustments to their starting lineup, with Guuga, Kina, and Bruno replacing Pepe, Dragomir, and Mae to provide more attacking width and speed. Joao Correia, who missed the first leg, returned to training, though his participation was uncertain. The team is bolstered by their previous experience in European qualifiers, having successfully overturned first-leg deficits in three out of four prior attempts in past seasons.

If successful, Pafos FC will advance to the third qualifying round to face Salzburg, with the first leg scheduled for August 6. A loss would see them demoted to the third qualifying round of the Conference League, where they would meet the winner of the Dinamo Tbilisi versus Zalgiris tie.