UEFA Europa League League Stage - 4

Ferencvarosi TC 3 - 1 FT Ludogorets

Groupama Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
64
FT
Thu, Nov 6
Ferencvarosi TC
3-1
Ludogorets
⚡ Intensity 80
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Substitutes steal the show in Budapest.

Bench Brilliance Secures Ferencvarosi's European Charge

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A relentless display of squad depth and attacking intent keeps Ferencvarosi firmly in the European playoff hunt while deepening Ludogorets' defensive woes.

Opening Act

Groupama Aréna buzzed with nervous energy before G. Kanichowsky shattered the deadlock in the 32nd minute. Ludogorets actually edged possession in the first half, completing 379 accurate passes, but their time on the ball felt completely sterile compared to the hosts' direct, incisive approach. Ferencvarosi TC peppered the visitors' box relentlessly, turning a tight tactical midfield battle into a breathtaking showcase of attacking Intensity. Just as the Bulgarian side looked desperate to regroup and catch their breath before the interval, absolute drama struck. Yusuf Bamidele thought he had doubled the Hungarian advantage right on the stroke of half-time, only for VAR to intervene and strictly rule the effort out. That crucial technological decision kept the Stakes exceptionally high and left the match teetering on a knife-edge heading into the tunnel.

The Pivot

Instead of letting the VAR disappointment derail their momentum, the Hungarian champions came out of the locker room firing on all cylinders. The ultimate turning point arrived swiftly and decisively in the 53rd minute when Cadu found the back of the net, justly rewarding the hosts for their relentless offensive pressure. A barrage of 33 combined shots turned the pitch into a chaotic, wide-open shooting gallery, but Ferencvarosi's clinical edge inside the penalty area made the definitive difference. Ludogorets refused to lie down quietly, desperately attempting to restore the Balance to this European fixture. Their deserved lifeline arrived in the 78th minute when Son brilliantly finished off a slick passing move orchestrated by substitute S. Ivanov. Suddenly, the energized visitors sniffed a highly unlikely late comeback.

Resolution

With the match hanging in the balance and tension rising in the stands, both managers frantically turned to their benches to find the definitive answer. Ferencvarosi's tactical tweaks paid massive dividends in the closing moments. Substitute A. Toth provided a crucial moment of absolute clarity, picking out fellow replacement L. Joseph in the 87th minute to expertly kill off the tie. The late strike immediately extinguished any lingering hope for the traveling supporters and securely sealed a vital 3-1 victory. The impressive result leaves Ferencvarosi sitting comfortably in 12th place, marching confidently toward the Europa League playoff rounds, while Ludogorets face a brutally uphill battle to escape the lower reaches of the continental standings before time runs out.

Key Questions

How did VAR change this match?

A 45th-minute strike by Yusuf Bamidele was disallowed, keeping Ludogorets momentarily in the game and forcing Ferencvarosi to push harder in the second half.

How did substitute Cadu change the game?

Despite starting the match, Cadu's pivotal 53rd-minute goal was the true game-changer, doubling the hosts' lead right when they needed to establish dominance.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
49%
51%
Ferencvarosi TC 49%
Ludogorets 51%
Shots
19
14
Ferencvarosi TC 19
Ludogorets 14
Shots on Target
7
2
Ferencvarosi TC 7
Ludogorets 2
Expected Goals (xG)
1.98
0.67
Ferencvarosi TC 1.98
Ludogorets 0.67
Passes
423
446
Ferencvarosi TC 423
Ludogorets 446
Pass Accuracy
85%
85%
Ferencvarosi TC 85%
Ludogorets 85%
Corners
7
5
Ferencvarosi TC 7
Ludogorets 5
Fouls
13
9
Ferencvarosi TC 13
Ludogorets 9
Yellow Cards
2
3
Ferencvarosi TC 2
Ludogorets 3
Red Cards
0
0
Ferencvarosi TC 0
Ludogorets 0

Match Events

Dinis Almeida 🟨 17'
20' 🟨 Naby Keïta
32' G. Kanichowsky (Dele)
45' Yusuf Bamidele
HT
46' 🔄 N. Keita A. Toth
F. Kaloc E. Bile 🔄 46'
51' 🟨 Yusuf Bamidele
53' Cadu
Olivier Verdon 🟨 56'
63' 🔄 Dele L. Joseph
Erick Marcus 🟨 65'
67' 🔄 K. Zachariassen J. Romao
Pedro Naressi I. Chochev 🔄 71'
D. Duarte I. Yordanov 🔄 75'
Erick Marcus S. Ivanov 🔄 75'
Son (S. Ivanov) 78'
80' 🔄 A. Pesic B. Varga
80' 🔄 G. Kanichowsky B. Otvos
Caio Vidal M. Machado 🔄 87'
87' L. Joseph (A. Toth)
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Ferencvarosi TC

Goalkeepers
D. Dibusz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Cisse
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
T. Raemaekers
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Szalai
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
C. Makreckis
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
K. Zachariassen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
N. Keita
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. Kanichowsky
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Cadu
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
A. Pesic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Dele
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
BENCH
D. Radnoti
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Grof
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Nagy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Otvos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Toth
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.3
Rating
J. Romao
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Levi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Varga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Gruber
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Joseph
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
K. Lisztes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Madarasz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Ludogorets

Goalkeepers
S. Padt
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Son
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
O. Verdon
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
D. Almeida
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Nedyalkov
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Pedro Naressi
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Erick Marcus
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
F. Kaloc
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
D. Duarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Caio Vidal
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
P. Stanic
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
BENCH
H. Bonmann
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Hristov
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Nachmias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Chochev
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Stefanov
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Yordanov
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Machado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Bile
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ivanov
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
15
Minutes
6.6
Rating

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/19/2026 Ludogorets 2 - 1 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Europa League Huvepharma Arena
11/06/2025 Ferencvarosi TC 3 - 1 Ludogorets UEFA Europa League Groupama Aréna
08/12/2025 Ferencvarosi TC 3 - 0 Ludogorets UEFA Champions League Groupama Arena
08/06/2025 Ludogorets 0 - 0 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Champions League Huvepharma Arena
02/19/2026
UEFA Europa League Huvepharma Arena
11/06/2025
UEFA Europa League Groupama Aréna
08/12/2025
UEFA Champions League Groupama Arena
08/06/2025
UEFA Champions League Huvepharma Arena
Ferencvarosi TC Win
Ludogorets Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Midtjylland 4 12 11 3 +8 WFC Midtjylland 3 - 1 Celtic (06-11-2025)WMaccabi Tel Aviv 0 - 3 FC Midtjylland (23-10-2025)WNottingham Forest 2 - 3 FC Midtjylland (02-10-2025)WFC Midtjylland 2 - 0 Sturm Graz (24-09-2025)
2 SC Freiburg 4 10 8 3 +5 WNice 1 - 3 SC Freiburg (06-11-2025)WSC Freiburg 2 - 0 Utrecht (23-10-2025)DBologna 1 - 1 SC Freiburg (02-10-2025)WSC Freiburg 2 - 1 FC Basel 1893 (24-09-2025)
3 Ferencvarosi TC 4 10 8 4 +4 WFerencvarosi TC 3 - 1 Ludogorets (06-11-2025)WRed Bull Salzburg 2 - 3 Ferencvarosi TC (23-10-2025)WGenk 0 - 1 Ferencvarosi TC (02-10-2025)DFerencvarosi TC 1 - 1 Plzen (25-09-2025)
4 Celta Vigo 4 9 9 4 +5 WDinamo Zagreb 0 - 3 Celta Vigo (06-11-2025)WCelta Vigo 2 - 1 Nice (23-10-2025)WCelta Vigo 3 - 1 PAOK (02-10-2025)LVfB Stuttgart 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (25-09-2025)
5 SC Braga 4 9 8 4 +4 LSC Braga 3 - 4 Genk (06-11-2025)WSC Braga 2 - 0 FK Crvena Zvezda (23-10-2025)WCeltic 0 - 2 SC Braga (02-10-2025)WSC Braga 1 - 0 Feyenoord (24-09-2025)
6 Aston Villa 4 9 6 2 +4 WAston Villa 2 - 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv (06-11-2025)LGO Ahead Eagles 2 - 1 Aston Villa (23-10-2025)WFeyenoord 0 - 2 Aston Villa (02-10-2025)WAston Villa 1 - 0 Bologna (25-09-2025)
7 Lyon 4 9 5 2 +3 LReal Betis 2 - 0 Lyon (06-11-2025)WLyon 2 - 0 FC Basel 1893 (23-10-2025)WLyon 2 - 0 Red Bull Salzburg (02-10-2025)WUtrecht 0 - 1 Lyon (25-09-2025)
8 Real Betis 4 8 6 2 +4 WReal Betis 2 - 0 Lyon (06-11-2025)DGenk 0 - 0 Real Betis (23-10-2025)WLudogorets 0 - 2 Real Betis (02-10-2025)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest (24-09-2025)
9 Plzen 4 8 6 2 +4 DPlzen 0 - 0 Fenerbahçe (06-11-2025)WAS Roma 1 - 2 Plzen (23-10-2025)WPlzen 3 - 0 Malmo FF (02-10-2025)DFerencvarosi TC 1 - 1 Plzen (25-09-2025)
10 PAOK 4 7 9 6 +3 WPAOK 4 - 0 BSC Young Boys (06-11-2025)WLille 3 - 4 PAOK (23-10-2025)LCelta Vigo 3 - 1 PAOK (02-10-2025)DPAOK 0 - 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv (24-09-2025)
11 Brann 4 7 5 2 +3 DBologna 0 - 0 Brann (06-11-2025)WBrann 3 - 0 Rangers (23-10-2025)WBrann 1 - 0 Utrecht (02-10-2025)LLille 2 - 1 Brann (25-09-2025)
12 Dinamo Zagreb 4 7 7 6 +1 LDinamo Zagreb 0 - 3 Celta Vigo (06-11-2025)DMalmo FF 1 - 1 Dinamo Zagreb (23-10-2025)WMaccabi Tel Aviv 1 - 3 Dinamo Zagreb (02-10-2025)WDinamo Zagreb 3 - 1 Fenerbahçe (24-09-2025)
13 Genk 4 7 5 4 +1 WSC Braga 3 - 4 Genk (06-11-2025)DGenk 0 - 0 Real Betis (23-10-2025)LGenk 0 - 1 Ferencvarosi TC (02-10-2025)WRangers 0 - 1 Genk (25-09-2025)
14 FC Porto 4 7 4 4 0 DUtrecht 1 - 1 FC Porto (06-11-2025)LNottingham Forest 2 - 0 FC Porto (23-10-2025)WFC Porto 2 - 1 FK Crvena Zvezda (02-10-2025)WRed Bull Salzburg 0 - 1 FC Porto (25-09-2025)
15 Fenerbahçe 4 7 4 4 0 DPlzen 0 - 0 Fenerbahçe (06-11-2025)WFenerbahçe 1 - 0 VfB Stuttgart (23-10-2025)WFenerbahçe 2 - 1 Nice (02-10-2025)LDinamo Zagreb 3 - 1 Fenerbahçe (24-09-2025)
16 Panathinaikos 4 6 7 6 +1 WMalmo FF 0 - 1 Panathinaikos (06-11-2025)LFeyenoord 3 - 1 Panathinaikos (23-10-2025)LPanathinaikos 1 - 2 GO Ahead Eagles (02-10-2025)WBSC Young Boys 1 - 4 Panathinaikos (25-09-2025)
17 FC Basel 1893 4 6 6 5 +1 WFC Basel 1893 3 - 1 FCSB (06-11-2025)LLyon 2 - 0 FC Basel 1893 (23-10-2025)WFC Basel 1893 2 - 0 VfB Stuttgart (02-10-2025)LSC Freiburg 2 - 1 FC Basel 1893 (24-09-2025)
18 AS Roma 4 6 5 4 +1 WRangers 0 - 2 AS Roma (06-11-2025)LAS Roma 1 - 2 Plzen (23-10-2025)LAS Roma 0 - 1 Lille (02-10-2025)WNice 1 - 2 AS Roma (24-09-2025)
19 Lille 4 6 6 6 0 LFK Crvena Zvezda 1 - 0 Lille (06-11-2025)LLille 3 - 4 PAOK (23-10-2025)WAS Roma 0 - 1 Lille (02-10-2025)WLille 2 - 1 Brann (25-09-2025)
20 VfB Stuttgart 4 6 4 4 0 WVfB Stuttgart 2 - 0 Feyenoord (06-11-2025)LFenerbahçe 1 - 0 VfB Stuttgart (23-10-2025)LFC Basel 1893 2 - 0 VfB Stuttgart (02-10-2025)WVfB Stuttgart 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (25-09-2025)
21 GO Ahead Eagles 4 6 4 5 -1 LRed Bull Salzburg 2 - 0 GO Ahead Eagles (06-11-2025)WGO Ahead Eagles 2 - 1 Aston Villa (23-10-2025)WPanathinaikos 1 - 2 GO Ahead Eagles (02-10-2025)LGO Ahead Eagles 0 - 1 FCSB (25-09-2025)
22 BSC Young Boys 4 6 6 10 -4 LPAOK 4 - 0 BSC Young Boys (06-11-2025)WBSC Young Boys 3 - 2 Ludogorets (23-10-2025)WFCSB 0 - 2 BSC Young Boys (02-10-2025)LBSC Young Boys 1 - 4 Panathinaikos (25-09-2025)
23 Nottingham Forest 4 5 6 5 +1 DSturm Graz 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest (06-11-2025)WNottingham Forest 2 - 0 FC Porto (23-10-2025)LNottingham Forest 2 - 3 FC Midtjylland (02-10-2025)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest (24-09-2025)
24 Bologna 4 5 3 3 0 DBologna 0 - 0 Brann (06-11-2025)WFCSB 1 - 2 Bologna (23-10-2025)DBologna 1 - 1 SC Freiburg (02-10-2025)LAston Villa 1 - 0 Bologna (25-09-2025)
25 FK Crvena Zvezda 4 4 3 5 -2 WFK Crvena Zvezda 1 - 0 Lille (06-11-2025)LSC Braga 2 - 0 FK Crvena Zvezda (23-10-2025)LFC Porto 2 - 1 FK Crvena Zvezda (02-10-2025)DFK Crvena Zvezda 1 - 1 Celtic (24-09-2025)
26 Sturm Graz 4 4 3 5 -2 DSturm Graz 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest (06-11-2025)LCeltic 2 - 1 Sturm Graz (23-10-2025)WSturm Graz 2 - 1 Rangers (02-10-2025)LFC Midtjylland 2 - 0 Sturm Graz (24-09-2025)
27 Celtic 4 4 4 7 -3 LFC Midtjylland 3 - 1 Celtic (06-11-2025)WCeltic 2 - 1 Sturm Graz (23-10-2025)LCeltic 0 - 2 SC Braga (02-10-2025)DFK Crvena Zvezda 1 - 1 Celtic (24-09-2025)
28 Red Bull Salzburg 4 3 4 6 -2 WRed Bull Salzburg 2 - 0 GO Ahead Eagles (06-11-2025)LRed Bull Salzburg 2 - 3 Ferencvarosi TC (23-10-2025)LLyon 2 - 0 Red Bull Salzburg (02-10-2025)LRed Bull Salzburg 0 - 1 FC Porto (25-09-2025)
29 Feyenoord 4 3 3 6 -3 LVfB Stuttgart 2 - 0 Feyenoord (06-11-2025)WFeyenoord 3 - 1 Panathinaikos (23-10-2025)LFeyenoord 0 - 2 Aston Villa (02-10-2025)LSC Braga 1 - 0 Feyenoord (24-09-2025)
30 Ludogorets 4 3 5 9 -4 LFerencvarosi TC 3 - 1 Ludogorets (06-11-2025)LBSC Young Boys 3 - 2 Ludogorets (23-10-2025)LLudogorets 0 - 2 Real Betis (02-10-2025)WMalmo FF 1 - 2 Ludogorets (24-09-2025)
31 FCSB 4 3 3 7 -4 LFC Basel 1893 3 - 1 FCSB (06-11-2025)LFCSB 1 - 2 Bologna (23-10-2025)LFCSB 0 - 2 BSC Young Boys (02-10-2025)WGO Ahead Eagles 0 - 1 FCSB (25-09-2025)
32 Utrecht 4 1 1 5 -4 DUtrecht 1 - 1 FC Porto (06-11-2025)LSC Freiburg 2 - 0 Utrecht (23-10-2025)LBrann 1 - 0 Utrecht (02-10-2025)LUtrecht 0 - 1 Lyon (25-09-2025)
33 Malmo FF 4 1 2 7 -5 LMalmo FF 0 - 1 Panathinaikos (06-11-2025)DMalmo FF 1 - 1 Dinamo Zagreb (23-10-2025)LPlzen 3 - 0 Malmo FF (02-10-2025)LMalmo FF 1 - 2 Ludogorets (24-09-2025)
34 Maccabi Tel Aviv 4 1 1 8 -7 LAston Villa 2 - 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv (06-11-2025)LMaccabi Tel Aviv 0 - 3 FC Midtjylland (23-10-2025)LMaccabi Tel Aviv 1 - 3 Dinamo Zagreb (02-10-2025)DPAOK 0 - 0 Maccabi Tel Aviv (24-09-2025)
35 Nice 4 0 4 9 -5 LNice 1 - 3 SC Freiburg (06-11-2025)LCelta Vigo 2 - 1 Nice (23-10-2025)LFenerbahçe 2 - 1 Nice (02-10-2025)LNice 1 - 2 AS Roma (24-09-2025)
36 Rangers 4 0 1 8 -7 LRangers 0 - 2 AS Roma (06-11-2025)LBrann 3 - 0 Rangers (23-10-2025)LSturm Graz 2 - 1 Rangers (02-10-2025)LRangers 0 - 1 Genk (25-09-2025)