UEFA Europa League Gameweek 8
Aston Villa 3 - 2 FT Red Bull Salzburg
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Konate (E. Baidoo) 33'
Tim Trummer 35'
35' ↓ O. Watkins ↑M. Rogers
HT
46' ↓ G. Hemmings ↑M. Cash
↓ K. Konate ↑M. K. Yeo 46'
M. K. Yeo (K. Alajbegovic) 49'
64' M. Rogers (E. Buendia)
66' ↓ E. Buendia ↑J. Jimoh-Aloba
↓ E. Baidoo ↑K. Onisiwo 73'
↓ K. Alajbegovic ↑C. Bischoff 73'
76' T. Mings (M. Cash)
78' ↓ A. Onana ↑E. Konsa
79' ↓ J. Sancho ↑K. Young
87' J. Jimoh-Aloba (K. Young)
↓ S. Kitano ↑M. Kjaergaard 89'
↓ S. Diabate ↑O. Lukic 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
52
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Lamare Bogarde 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Victor Lindelöf
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
80
Passes
3
Duels
Tyrone Mings 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Lucas Digne 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Amadou Onana 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
George Hemmings 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jadon Sancho
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
79
Entry
Harvey Elliott 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Emiliano Buendía 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Forwards
Ollie Watkins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
35
Entry
BENCH
Marco Bizot 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
James Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matty Cash 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7
Rating
Ezri Konsa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Maatsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamaldeen Jimoh 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Morgan Rogers
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
55
Minutes
8
Rating
Kadan Young
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
12
Minutes
7
Rating
Red Bull Salzburg
Goalkeepers
Alexander Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tim Trummer
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kouakou Joane Gadou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jannik Schuster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frans Krätzig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mads Bidstrup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soumaïla Diabaté
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Edmund Baidoo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Sota Kitano 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Karim Konaté 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Christian Zawieschitzky
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Salko Hamzić
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jacob Rasmussen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksa Terzić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Lainer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maurits Kjærgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamady Diambou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Lukic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moussa Yeo
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Clement Bischoff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Onisiwo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enrique Aguilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
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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
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
Aston Villa
Red Bull Salzburg
Aston Villa
Red Bull Salzburg
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Villa Park Erupts as Substitutes Spark Sensational Comeback
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. A tactical masterstroke from the bench turned a brewing European nightmare into an unforgettable 3-2 triumph for the hosts.
The Early Shock
A stunned silence gripped Villa Park as Red Bull Salzburg ripped up the pre-match script. Despite the hosts controlling the tempo and ultimately dominating possession with 65% of the ball, the visitors struck with ruthless efficiency. K. Konate found the breakthrough in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on a sharp feed from E. Baidoo. The Balance of the tie tilted entirely just after the interval when substitute M. K. Yeo doubled the Austrian side's advantage. Aston Villa were staring down the barrel of a disastrous home defeat, struggling to translate their territorial dominance into meaningful pressure against a stubborn defense.
The Substitutes' Masterclass
The hosts refused to capitulate, turning the match into a high-octane shooting gallery. The Intensity soared as fresh legs entered the fray. M. Rogers, introduced in the first half, sparked the revival in the 64th minute with a clinical finish orchestrated by E. Buendia. The momentum swung violently in Villa's favour, forcing Salzburg into a desperate retreat. Twelve minutes later, the relentless pressure paid off when veteran defender T. Mings powered home the equalizer courtesy of a precise delivery from M. Cash. Suddenly, the Austrians looked utterly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of attacking waves crashing against their penalty area.
A Breathtaking Climax
Both goalkeepers were forced into heroic displays, combining for 12 crucial saves across the evening. Emiliano Martínez stood tall with six massive stops to keep the English side in contention. With the Stakes soaring in the final minutes, another pair of substitutes delivered the ultimate punchline. In the 87th minute, K. Young found J. Jimoh-Aloba, who buried the winner to complete a phenomenal turnaround. This 3-2 victory not only cements Villa's formidable position near the summit of the Europa League standings but also sends a clear message about the lethal depth lurking on their bench.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An open tactical approach yielded 28 shots, massive impacts from substitutes, and a ruthless exchange of attacking momentum in the second half.
How dramatic was the late winner by Morgan Rogers?
While Rogers scored the crucial 64th-minute goal to spark the revival, the actual 87th-minute winner was delivered by substitute J. Jimoh-Aloba.
How did Aston Villa complete the comeback from behind?
Trailing by two, their substitutes changed the game. Rogers, Mings, and Jimoh-Aloba scored, backed by assists from the bench to rescue all three points.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Desperation Meets Dominance Under the Lights
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Aston Villa look to cement their top-eight status while Salzburg fight for their European lives in a defining league stage clash.
The Setup
Villa are flawless at Villa Park right now. Sitting second with a phenomenal Form rating, they are firmly eyeing direct qualification to the round of 16. The hosts boast a pristine home record and a relentless five-match winning streak. Salzburg, languishing down in 31st, face immense Stakes as they battle to climb above the top-24 playoff line. The Balance heavily favours the hosts. The Austrian side have lost six of their eight European ties this season, leaving them fighting for sheer survival on the continent.
Key Battle
Aston Villa's attacking talisman Donyell Malen is in devastating touch. He faces a grueling test against Red Bull Salzburg's busy shot-stopper Alexander Schlager. The visiting keeper has been incredibly active this campaign, racking up countless saves just to keep his team breathing. If Schlager cannot neutralize Malen's direct threat, the visitors' hopes will quickly evaporate. A perfect Stars rating highlights the sheer individual brilliance expected on the pitch tonight.
Our Prediction
We expect a commanding home victory. Villa's relentless firepower will inevitably overwhelm Salzburg's fragile back line, leading to a comfortable multi-goal win that effectively ends the visitors' European campaign.