Kyiv "Dynamo", which advanced to the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League-2025/2026 after defeating Maltese «Hammur Spartans», has learned its opponent in this qualification round.

The opponent was determined by a match between Israeli «Maccabi» from Tel Aviv and Cypriot «Pafos», which took place in the Serbian city of Bačka Topola. The Cypriots won with a score of 1:0. It is worth noting that the first match ended in a draw — 1:1.

Champions League-2025/2026. 3rd Qualifying Round

«Dynamo» (Kyiv, Ukraine) — «Pafos» (Cyprus)

Matches — August 5 and 12.

It is worth adding that "Dynamo" has already secured participation in the main stage of one of the European cups for the season-2025/2026. If Kyiv loses to Cypriots, it will proceed to the play-off round of the Europa League. Should Ukraine's team also fail there, they will compete in the Conference League's main group come autumn.