UEFA Europa League Gameweek 4
FC Midtjylland 3 - 1 FT Celtic
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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
Liam Scales 13'
33' M. Erlic (M. Gogorza)
35' M. Gogorza
41' Franculino
HT
↓ J. Forrest ↑D. Maeda 46'
↓ J. Kenny ↑C. Osmand 46'
59' ↓ Franculino ↑Junior Brumado
59' ↓ M. Gogorza ↑A. Simsir
59' ↓ D. Osorio ↑D. Castillo
↓ B. Nygren ↑R. Hatate 69'
71' ↓ P. Billing ↑V. Byskov
↓ A. Engels ↑P. Bernardo 75'
↓ S. Tounekti ↑M. Balikwisha 75'
R. Hatate 81'
85' ↓ M. Erlic ↑O. Diao
Paulo Bernardo 89'
Daizen Maeda 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Midtjylland
Goalkeepers
Elías Rafn Ólafsson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kevin Mbabu 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Lee Han-Beom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Erlić 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7
Rating
Mads Bech Sørensen 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Pedro Bravo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philip Billing 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Darío Osorio 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Cho Gue-Sung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Gogorza 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Franculino Djú 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
Jonas Lössl 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mark Ugboh
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ousmane Diao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Bak Jensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valdemar Byskov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denil Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aral Şimşir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Júnior Brumado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Friday Etim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Djabi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Celtic
Goalkeepers
Kasper Schmeichel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Anthony Ralston 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Auston Trusty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam Scales
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Kieran Tierney
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Arne Engels
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
75
Entry
Callum McGregor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Forrest
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Benjamin Nygren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Sebastian Tounekti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Johnny Kenny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Viljami Sinisalo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ross Doohan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marcelo Saracchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dane Murray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colby Donovan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke McCowan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Bernardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reo Hatate 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Yang Hyun-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Osmand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daizen Maeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michel-Ange Balikwisha
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2021 | FC Midtjylland | 2 - 1 (AET) | Celtic | UEFA Champions League | MCH Arena |
| 07/20/2021 | Celtic | 1 - 1 | FC Midtjylland | UEFA Champions League | Celtic Park |
07/28/2021
07/20/2021
FC Midtjylland Win
Celtic Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC Midtjylland
Celtic
FC Midtjylland
Celtic
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
An 8-Minute Blitz Decimates Celtic at MCH Arena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Midtjylland's ruthless first-half flurry exposed a fragile Celtic defence, solidifying their high-flying Europa League status.
Opening Act
Celtic arrived at MCH Arena hoping to secure crucial points, but the high Stakes of this European night were immediately apparent as FC Midtjylland completely dominated possession from the opening whistle. A suffocating attacking siege quickly unfolded, trapping the visitors deep into their own territory. The Danish side moved the ball with lethal intent, racking up an impressive 82% passing accuracy to deny their opponents any breathing room. This relentless pressure forced Kasper Schmeichel into an unbelievable workload right out of the gate. With a barrage of 24 total shots compared to the visitors' mere five, the pitch effectively turned into a one-way shooting gallery. Despite the veteran goalkeeper's initial heroics to keep the game level, the sheer volume of pressure meant a breakthrough was only a matter of time. A soaring Intensity rating tells the story of a chaotic tempo dictated entirely by the ambitious hosts.
The Pivot
The match hinged entirely on an astonishing eight-minute spell that shattered any remaining illusion of a competitive contest. The delicate Balance of the tie evaporated completely in the 33rd minute when M. Erlic opened the scoring, capitalising on a precise setup from the dynamic M. Gogorza. Barely giving the crowd time to settle, Gogorza turned from provider to executioner just two minutes later, firing home to double the advantage. Before Celtic could even attempt to regroup, Franculino struck decisively in the 41st minute, crowning a devastating attacking trifecta. This clinical period highlighted the home side's lethal edge in the final third, anchored by the imposing creative vision of Philip Billing in midfield. Although Schmeichel racked up an incredible nine saves overall, he was left utterly exposed by a crumbling defensive line during this brutal onslaught.
Resolution
Trailing 3-0 at the break, the visitors faced an insurmountable mountain in the second half. The hosts intelligently managed their energy, content to ride out their significant advantage while absorbing sporadic waves of pressure. A late tactical twist slightly altered the final scoreline when substitute R. Hatate stepped up to confidently convert an 81st-minute penalty. While this late strike offered a brief glimmer of consolation and marginally raised the Upset Factor for the traveling support, it was simply far too little, too late. This commanding 3-1 victory reinforces Midtjylland's formidable third-place position in the league stage standings, proving they are genuinely serious contenders for direct advancement. Meanwhile, the Scottish champions remain stranded down in 21st place, desperately needing a drastic tactical turnaround to salvage their faltering European campaign.
Key Questions
What made Mikel Gogorza the Man of the Match?
He dominated the attack, providing a crucial assist and scoring a brilliant goal within a devastating two-minute window, single-handedly tearing the fragile Celtic defence apart.
How did substitute Mikel Gogorza change the game?
Although he actually started the match, his sheer attacking explosiveness and direct goal contributions in the first half completely dictated the match's frantic tempo and ultimate outcome.
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.
Midtjylland's Perfect Home Record Threatens Celtic's Playoff Push
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. Celtic desperately need points to survive the top-24 cut, but they run into a flawless Danish machine at the MCH Arena.
The Setup
This November 06, 2025 clash sees FC Midtjylland soaring high in 3rd place, firmly eyeing a top-8 direct qualification spot. The home side boasts a Form rating that spells absolute disaster for traveling teams. They have won every single home fixture this campaign, transforming the MCH Arena into an impenetrable fortress. On the flip side, Celtic sit precariously in 21st. The Stakes could not be higher for the Scottish giants as they fight to stay above the top-24 playoff line. With both teams combining for nearly four goals per game on average, fireworks are practically guaranteed. Furthermore, the hosts have Elías Ólafsson in remarkable touch between the sticks, frustrating attackers week in and week out.
Key Battle
Philip Billing operates as the central creative hub for Midtjylland. His physical presence and vision will directly test Arne Engels in the Celtic midfield. If Engels cannot disrupt the supply line early, the visitors will spend the entire evening chasing shadows.
Our Prediction
Expect a bruising 3-1 victory for the home side. Celtic will push hard and likely find the net given the open nature of both setups, but Midtjylland’s overwhelming momentum and clinical finishing at home will overpower the visitors' fragile defensive structure.