The match between KuPS and Vardar Skopje in the Champions League was a closely contested affair, with the visitors ultimately emerging victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. Despite being given a 40% chance of winning, KuPS were unable to capitalize on their home advantage, with Vardar Skopje's S. Savolainen scoring the opening goal in the 59th minute. This goal seemed to shift the momentum in favor of the visitors, who then scored again through G. Zakaric in the 90th minute.

The match saw a dramatic turn of events in extra time, with B. Armah scoring for KuPS in the 100th minute, only for I. Puleio to restore Vardar Skopje's lead two minutes later. P. Parzyszek then scored for KuPS in the 105th minute, but it was too little, too late, as Vardar Skopje held on for the win. The result was not entirely unexpected, given that Vardar Skopje had been given a 33% chance of winning, but the manner in which they secured the victory was certainly impressive, with several players standing out, including goalscorers Savolainen, Zakaric, and Puleio. Overall, the match was a thrilling encounter that lived up to the pre-match expectations of a closely contested affair.