UEFA Europa League League Stage - 6
FC Porto 2 - 1 FT Malmo FF
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' Samu (R. Mora)
36' Samu (B. Sainz)
HT
↓ T. Lundbergh ↑O. Lewicki 55'
57' ↓ R. Mora ↑S. Eustaquio
57' ↓ Samu ↑D. Gul
Busanello 64'
↓ S. Soumah ↑E. Ekong 64'
↓ S. Haksabanovic ↑E. Botheim 64'
70' ↓ Pepê ↑William Gomes
70' ↓ M. Fernandes ↑A. Costa
82' ↓ B. Sainz ↑A. Alarcon
↓ Busanello ↑J. Karlsson 84'
↓ L. Johnsen ↑D. T. Gudjohnsen 84'
F. Moura (E. Botheim) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Porto
Goalkeepers
D. Costa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Fernandes 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
J. Bednarek 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
89
Passes
12
Duels
J. Kiwior
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
77
Passes
8
Duels
F. Moura 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
7
Rating
Midfielders
V. Froholdt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Rosario
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
59
Passes
9
Duels
R. Mora 
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Claudio Ramos 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Costa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zaidu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Prpic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Eustaquio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Teixeira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Gul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Alarcon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malmo FF
Goalkeepers
R. Olsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Stryger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Rosler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Busanello
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Midfielders
L. Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
K. Busuladzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Lundbergh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Forwards
A. Skogmar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Soumah 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Haksabanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
J. Dahlin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Persson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Karlsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Djuric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Lewicki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Rosengren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Christiansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ekong
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
O. Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Holmquist
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Botheim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. T. Gudjohnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -16
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
Dragons Breathe Fire to Overwhelm Malmo
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. Despite a bizarre late scare, Porto's sheer volume of attacking pressure proved far too much for a battered Malmo side to withstand.
One-Way Traffic
The Stakes were high for FC Porto as they looked to cement their spot in the top eight at the Estádio Do Dragão. The Portuguese giants controlled possession and immediately pinned Malmo FF deep into their own half. A relentless attacking siege saw the hosts rack up 22 total shots, turning the visitors' penalty area into a shooting gallery. Sitting comfortably in fifth place of the Europa League table, Porto knew a victory would keep them firmly in the hunt for an automatic round-of-16 berth. Despite the overwhelming pressure, the opening half-hour remained scoreless largely due to the heroics of Robin Olsen. The Swedish shot-stopper was under constant bombardment, displaying incredible reflexes to keep his side in the contest. A high Intensity rating reflects the sheer volume of early chances, but the Dragons needed a clinical touch to finally break the deadlock.
Samu's Quickfire Double
The breakthrough arrived in the 30th minute when R. Mora unlocked the resilient Swedish defence. His vision found Samu, who ruthlessly dispatched the opener to shatter Malmo's resistance. Six minutes later, the dynamic forward struck again. This time, B. Sainz provided the ammunition, and Samu made no mistake to complete a devastating quickfire brace. This six-minute blitz completely shifted the Balance of the match, leaving the visitors reeling and scrambling to contain the damage. Samu's predatory instincts in the penalty box were the difference-maker in a half where the combined 29 match shots heavily skewed toward the home side. The hosts were purring, circulating the ball with 88% passing accuracy and effectively suffocating any potential counter-attacks from a struggling Malmo side bereft of attacking ideas.
A Late Flutter
Cruising with a comfortable two-goal cushion, Porto naturally dialed back their urgency in the second half. Olsen continued his masterclass, finishing with an astonishing nine saves to prevent a total humiliation. The Swedish outfit rarely threatened, managing just two shots on target all evening. However, the final whistle brought unexpected drama when E. Botheim forced an own goal from F. Moura in the 90th minute, suddenly halving the deficit. It was a bizarre twist that added a flicker of late tension, but there was zero Upset threat remaining in stoppage time. This result leaves Malmo rooted near the bottom of the table with a dismal run of defeats, while Porto marches onward. The final 2-1 scoreline flatters the visitors immensely, masking what was essentially a 90-minute exhibition of Portuguese attacking superiority.
Key Questions
What made Rodrigo Mora the Man of the Match?
Rodrigo Mora was the creative engine. He orchestrated the attack with 7 key passes and provided the crucial assist for the opening goal, completely tearing Malmo's defence apart.
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.
Porto Chase Direct Qualification as Malmo Visit Estádio Do Dragão
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 56/100. A heavily mismatched fixture offers FC Porto the perfect chance to cement a top-eight finish while Malmo simply fight for pride.
The Setup
Porto's home fortress is impenetrable. They boast a flawless record at the Estádio Do Dragão in this competition, driving a high Form rating that signals imminent danger for the visitors. Sitting proudly in fifth place in the UEFA Europa League league stage, a vital top-eight direct qualification spot is firmly within their grasp. They are peaking at precisely the right moment. In stark contrast, Malmo are enduring a truly brutal European campaign. Rooted to 35th place, their dismal five-match losing streak means the overall Stakes are relatively low, but the match remains absolutely paramount for the ambitious hosts. With world-class Stars like Samu and Diogo Costa anchoring the side, Porto possess far too much firepower for a Swedish team severely lacking competitive Balance this season.
Key Battle
This clash presents a classic, unrelenting attack versus defence scenario. Porto's dynamic offensive unit will relentlessly test a fragile and confidence-drained away backline right from the very first whistle. Malmo's survival hopes rest entirely on their overworked defensive block absorbing wave after wave of intense pressure without cracking. Given the visitors' defensive frailties, keeping the Portuguese giants at bay is a monumental task.
Our Prediction
Expect a completely dominant and comfortable home victory. Porto will monopolize possession, pin Malmo deep inside their own half, and break them down methodically to secure a commanding 3-0 win.