UEFA Europa League Gameweek 4
Ferencvarosi TC 3 - 1 FT Ludogorets
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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
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'
↓ Erick Marcus ↑S. Ivanov 75'
↓ D. Duarte ↑I. Yordanov 75'
Son (S. Ivanov) 78'
80' ↓ A. Pesic ↑B. Varga
80' ↓ G. Kanichowsky ↑B. Otvos
87' L. Joseph (A. Toth)
↓ Caio Vidal ↑M. Machado 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Ferencvarosi TC
Goalkeepers
Dénes Dibusz 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ibrahim Cissé 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Toon Raemaekers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gábor Szalai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Čebrails Makreckis 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Kristoffer Zachariassen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Naby Keïta 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gavriel Kanichowsky 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Cadu
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Aleksandar Pešić
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Bamidele Yusuf
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Dániel Radnóti 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dávid Gróf
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Barnabás Nagy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bence Ötvös
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Tóth 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Júlio Romão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Levi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Barnabás Varga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zsombor Gruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lenny Joseph 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Krisztian Lisztes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Madarasz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ludogorets
Goalkeepers
Sergio Padt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Son 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Olivier Verdon
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Dinis Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anton Nedyalkov
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Pedro Naressi 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Erick Marcus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Filip Kaloč
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Deroy Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Caio Vidal
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Petar Stanić
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Hendrik Bonmann
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Damyan Hristov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Idan Nachmias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivaylo Chochev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aguibou Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Metodiy Stefanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Yordanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Bille
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanislav Ivanov
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
11/06/2025
08/12/2025
08/06/2025
Ferencvarosi TC Win
Ludogorets 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
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Fight for Europa League Survival
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. With both sides battling to secure their spot above the crucial playoff line, this Groupama Aréna clash is a gritty test of European endurance rather than a classic spectacle.
The Setup
The Stakes might appear modest to neutral observers given the gap in the standings, but for these two clubs, European survival is everything. Ferencvarosi TC sit relatively comfortably in 12th, eyeing a late push toward the top-eight automatic qualification spots. Their steady Form is built on a pragmatic approach, squeezing out points when it matters most and relying on the clinical instincts of B. Varga in the final third. On the other side, Ludogorets are clinging to 22nd place. They are teetering dangerously close to European elimination, knowing that a misstep here could see them drop below the vital top-24 threshold despite flashes of brilliance from Caio Vidal. The competitive Balance tilts toward the hosts, making it a steep mountain for the visitors to climb.
Key Battle
With minimal individual Stars dominating the broader narrative, this encounter boils down to a fundamental clash of tactical units. The Hungarian hosts' disciplined defensive block will severely test the patience of the Bulgarian midfield. The visitors must find a way to unlock a backline that rarely hands out cheap opportunities, relying on quick transitions rather than sustained possession to carve out any meaningful chances.
Match Verdict
Expect a tense, low-scoring affair defined by fine margins. Ferencvaros will likely dictate the tempo, leaning on their structural superiority to grind out a 1-0 victory. Ludogorets will fight hard to survive, but their fragile away structure will ultimately crack under persistent, calculated pressure from the home side.