UEFA Europa League League Stage - 5
Aston Villa 2 - 1 FT BSC Young Boys
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' D. Malen (Y. Tielemans)
42' D. Malen (M. Rogers)
HT
Sandro Lauper 48'
60' ↓ P. Torres ↑E. Konsa
60' ↓ D. Malen ↑R. Barkley
60' ↓ M. Rogers ↑E. Buendia
60' ↓ Y. Tielemans ↑O. Watkins
61' Amadou Onana
↓ D. Males ↑A. Virginius 62'
↓ R. Raveloson ↑A. Sanches 63'
↓ C. Fassnacht ↑J. Monteiro 69'
↓ S. Cordova ↑C. Bedia 70'
Chris Bedia 73'
79' ↓ A. Onana ↑B. Kamara
↓ T. Zoukrou ↑G. Wuthrich 82'
J. Monteiro (G. Wuthrich) 90'
90'+7 Ian Maatsen
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
E. Martinez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
L. Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Lindelof
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
I. Maatsen 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
A. Onana 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
62
Passes
11
Duels
Y. Tielemans 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
E. Guessand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rogers
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
J. Sancho
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Forwards
D. Malen 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.3
Rating
BENCH
M. Bizot 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Oakley
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Cash
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Konsa 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Barkley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. McGinn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Buendia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Watkins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BSC Young Boys
Goalkeepers
M. Keller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Zoukrou
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
S. Lauper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Benito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Janko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Raveloson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
D. Pech
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hadjam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
D. Males
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
C. Fassnacht
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
69
Entry
S. Cordova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
H. Lindner
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Marzino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Andrews
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Wuthrich 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
8
Minutes
6.9
Rating
R. Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sanches
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Virginius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Tsimba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Bedia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Luthi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Monteiro 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
E. Rufener
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2024 | BSC Young Boys | 0 - 3 | Aston Villa | UEFA Champions League | Stadion Wankdorf |
09/17/2024
Aston Villa Win
BSC Young Boys Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Malen Masterclass Defuses The Swiss Threat
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A barrage of 19 shots turned Villa Park into a shooting gallery, proving the hosts' European credentials despite a frantic late finish.
The Opening Siege
The hosts dominated possession right from the kick-off, establishing a high Intensity rhythm that left the visitors chasing shadows. Aston Villa pinned BSC Young Boys deep in their own half, orchestrating a relentless one-sided attack. The breakthrough felt inevitable, and it arrived in the 27th minute when Y. Tielemans unlocked the defence to find D. Malen. The Dutch forward made no mistake, validating the aggressive game plan. The Swiss side struggled to break out of their defensive shape, absorbing wave after wave of pressure as the home midfield pulled the strings flawlessly.
Doubling Down
Just before the break, the Balance shifted completely out of reach for the visitors. M. Rogers, operating as the ultimate creator, carved open the backline to set up Malen for his hero's brace in the 42nd minute. Rogers was instrumental throughout, logging four key passes to keep the Swiss defence stretched to breaking point. With a 2-0 cushion, Villa looked entirely comfortable, dictating the tempo and limiting the away side to mere scraps. The Stakes were high for a side looking to solidify their grip on the top two, and they played with the supreme confidence of a team expecting a deep continental run.
A Late Scare
The second half offered a dramatic twist that nearly triggered a massive Upset Factor. The visitors thought they had found a lifeline when Chris Bedia found the back of the net in the 73rd minute, but VAR dramatically cancelled the goal. However, the away side refused to fold. In the 90th minute, substitute J. Monteiro latched onto a pass from fellow arrival G. Wuthrich to finally breach the defensive line. It was a tense stoppage time, but the home side held their nerve to secure all three points, keeping their promotion hopes firmly intact.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled Chris Bedia's 73rd-minute goal, denying the visitors crucial momentum and maintaining Villa's two-goal cushion until the final moments of the match.
How did substitute Morgan Rogers change the game?
Though starting the match, Morgan Rogers dictated the attacking tempo, registering four key passes and providing the vital assist for Donyell Malen's second goal.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Aston Villa target top-eight spot against struggling Young Boys
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Villa's flawless home record meets a desperate Young Boys side fighting to climb above the playoff line.
The Setup
The lights shine on Villa Park this November 27, 2025, as a soaring Aston Villa host a fragile BSC Young Boys side in the UEFA Europa League. The English outfit boasts an exceptional Form rating, riding a five-match winning streak and sitting comfortably in second place with 21 points. They are hunting a direct top-eight qualification spot, while the Swiss visitors find themselves languishing in 25th, agonisingly close to the top-24 playoff cut-off. While the Stakes are undoubtedly high for the visitors' survival in the competition, a glaringly low Balance rating suggests this could be a highly mismatched affair. With their attacking Stars firing on all cylinders, the hosts are heavy favourites.
Key Battle
With the visitors struggling to plug leaks at the back, this match will be decided by whether the Young Boys defence can withstand the overwhelming pressure from Villa's midfield engine. The hosts will look to orchestrate the tempo through M. Rogers and A. Onana. If the away side's backline cannot disrupt the rhythm of the claret and blue midfield, it could be a long night for the visitors.
Our Prediction
We expect a dominant 3-0 home victory. Aston Villa will dictate possession from the opening whistle, pinning Young Boys deep in their own half. Two early goals should kill any visiting momentum, allowing the hosts to comfortably manage the second half and preserve their flawless home record.