UEFA Europa League Gameweek 1
Celtic 1 - 3 FT Ferencvarosi TC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Bamidele Isa Yusuf (Kristoffer Zachariassen) 20'
44' Mika Baur (Kieran Tierney)
45' ↓ Oliver Sorensen ↑Kasper Hogh
↓ Olivér Nagy ↑Attila Osváth 45'
Kristoffer Zachariassen (Bamidele Isa Yusuf) 45'+1
HT
Daniel Arzani (Bamidele Isa Yusuf) 47'
57' ↓ Haissem Hassan ↑Benjamin Nygren
57' ↓ James Forrest ↑Sebastian Tounekti
↓ Daniel Arzani ↑Callum O'Dowda 66'
66' ↓ Mika Baur ↑Luke McCowan
↓ Bamidele Isa Yusuf ↑Jonathan Levi 66'
↓ Ádám Gyula Bagi ↑Krisztian Lisztes 71'
80' ↓ Colby Donovan ↑Anthony Ralston
↓ Mariano Gómez ↑Nathan Zohore 81'
Jonathan Levi 86'
Attila Osváth 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Celtic
Goalkeepers
Viljami Sinisalo 
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
62
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Colby Donovan 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
36%
Duel Win %
Cameron Carter-Vickers
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Liam Scales
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
100
Passes
6
Duels
Kieran Tierney 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Callum McGregor
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
62
Passes
5
Duels
Mika Baur 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Haissem Hassan 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Oliver Sørensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
James Forrest 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Camilo Durán
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Ross Doohan 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sam Johnstone
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Auston Trusty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Ralston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dane Murray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Lotomba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke McCowan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Tounekti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Nygren
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kasper Høgh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferencvarosi TC
Goalkeepers
Ádám Varga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Oliver Nagy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Toon Raemaekers 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mariano Gómez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Cadu
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Ádám Nagy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Corbu 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Bamidele Yusuf
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Kristoffer Zachariassen 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.3
Rating
Daniel Arzani
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Forwards
Adam Bagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Dénes Dibusz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Zohore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Csongor Lakatos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Attila Osváth
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matúš Bero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naby Keïta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum O'Dowda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Veljko Birmančević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franko Kovačević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Levi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Krisztian Lisztes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Celtic
Ferencvarosi TC
Celtic
Ferencvarosi TC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Highland Heist: Ferencvarosi Stun Celtic Park
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A breathless three-minute goal frenzy flipped the script in Glasgow, proving that clinical counter-attacking trumps sheer possession.
Early Pressure and the Counter
The match kicked off with Celtic dictating the early tempo, controlling possession and pinning the visitors back with relentless corner pressure. Despite the hosts dominating the ball in front of a roaring home crowd, it was Ferencvarosi TC who struck first against the run of play. In the 20th minute, Bamidele Isa Yusuf finished a sharp, sweeping move to completely silence Celtic Park. The Intensity rating was immediately apparent as the Scottish side pushed desperately for a leveller, launching wave after wave of attacks, winning set-pieces, and forcing the Hungarians to dig incredibly deep to preserve their slender advantage heading towards the interval.
The Three-Minute Madness
Just as the first half drew to a close, absolute chaos erupted on the pitch. The hosts finally made their set-piece dominance count in the 44th minute when Mika Baur slotted home an equaliser, assisted brilliantly by Kieran Tierney. The momentum seemed to have swung, but the Balance of the tie shattered instantly. Rather than retreating to the dressing room, the visitors hit right back in stoppage time. Kristoffer Zachariassen restored the lead with a clinical finish. Mere moments after the restart in the 47th minute, Daniel Arzani capitalised on another Yusuf setup to make it 3-1. Three goals in three frantic minutes completely derailed the home side's tactical plan.
A Masterclass in Efficiency
The final whistle confirmed a significant Upset in this UEFA Europa League opener. The home side racked up 63% possession and a barrage of 16 shots, yet they were dismantled by sheer efficiency in the final third. Yusuf was virtually untouchable, dictating the rapid transitions that tore the home defence to ribbons. This bruising result leaves Celtic reeling with zero points to start their European campaign, facing immediate pressure. Meanwhile, the visitors return home with a massive psychological boost, having executed a perfect smash-and-grab at one of Europe's most intimidating venues.
Key Questions
What made B. Yusuf the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the counter-attacks perfectly, scoring the opening goal and providing two crucial assists to completely dismantle the home defence.
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.
A Quiet Start to Celtic's European Campaign
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. With the sprawling new Europa League format, this low-wattage opening clash feels more like a chore than a European spectacle.
The Setup
The European nights have returned to Celtic Park, but the typical electric buzz is notably missing. Celtic kick off their league stage campaign against Ferencvarosi TC under the shadow of a dismal Stakes rating. With plenty of runway left to secure a top-24 playoff spot, neither side needs to force the issue tonight. Our numbers show a respectable Balance rating, meaning this won't be a total walkover, but the severe lack of Stars across both squads caps the entertainment ceiling. A sluggish Form metric indicates we shouldn't expect a free-flowing goalfest, even with A. Engels and D. Maeda looking to spark the home crowd into life.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be a gritty midfield stalemate. Ferencvarosi's central block, anchored by A. Tóth, will drop deep to frustrate the Scottish champions. Celtic's wide players must break down two rigid banks of four rather than relying on individual brilliance to carve open the visitors.
Our Prediction
Expect a slow, methodical grind. Celtic's home advantage makes them the logical favorites, but it won't be pretty. The home side will dominate possession, eventually wearing down the Hungarian visitors in the second half. Our take is a functional 1-0 Celtic victory.