Chelsea edged past Pafos 1–0 in the UEFA Champions League League Stage on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, with the only goal arriving after a goalless first half at Stamford Bridge. The match, which kicked off at 20:00 UTC on Matchday 7, was officiated by Belgian referee Eric Lambrechts. The result kept Chelsea firmly in contention for automatic qualification to the knockout rounds, while it dealt a significant blow to Pafos’s hopes of progressing beyond the group phase for the first time in their d...