UEFA Europa League Round of 32
Ferencvarosi TC 2 - 0 FT Ludogorets
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' G. Kanichowsky (L. Joseph)
17' ↓ B. Otvos ↑K. Zachariassen
30' K. Zachariassen (Dele)
Pedro Naressi 31'
HT
51' Toon Raemaekers
↓ Caio Vidal ↑Rwan Cruz 66'
↓ Erick Marcus ↑B. Tekpetey 66'
68' ↓ I. Cisse ↑G. Szalai
68' ↓ M. Abu Fani ↑J. Romao
Petar Stanić 74'
75' Mariano Gómez
Anton Nedyalkov 77'
↓ Pedro Naressi ↑I. Chochev 79'
↓ Son ↑Vinicius Nogueira 79'
80' Dávid Gróf
Kwadwo Duah 87'
↓ A. Nedyalkov ↑J. Andersson 90'
90'+3 Lenny Joseph
Bernard Tekpetey 90'+3
90'+3 ↓ L. Joseph ↑A. Madarasz
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Ferencvarosi TC
Goalkeepers
D. Grof 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Cisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
T. Raemaekers 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
M. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
C. Makreckis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Abu Fani 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
G. Kanichowsky 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
B. Otvos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
17
Entry
Cadu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
A. Varga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Z. Toth
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Szalai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Nagy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Keita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Zachariassen 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
73
Minutes
7.6
Rating
J. Romao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Lakatos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Levi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kovacevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Gruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Madarasz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ludogorets
Goalkeepers
H. Bonmann 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Son 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
I. Nachmias
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
O. Verdon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Nedyalkov 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
6
Duels Lost
26
Poss Lost
Midfielders
P. Stanic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Naressi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
D. Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Caio Vidal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
K. Duah
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Erick Marcus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
S. Padt
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Z. Stoimenov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Andersson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinicius Nogueira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Chochev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kaloc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rwan Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Tekpetey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ivanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ferencvarosi Survive Late VAR Scare to Complete Aggregate Comeback
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A relentless first-half turnaround and late VAR salvation sent Groupama Aréna into raptures as the hosts flipped the aggregate script to reach the next round.
The Early Blitz
The Stakes could not have been higher under the lights at Groupama Aréna. Trailing 2-1 from the first leg in Bulgaria, Ferencvarosi TC needed an immediate response to salvage their European campaign. They delivered exactly that. A ruthless start saw the Hungarian outfit completely ignore the visitors' possession-heavy gameplan. Just 14 minutes in, L. Joseph carved open the defensive line, threading a perfect ball for G. Kanichowsky to smash home the opener. That clinical strike instantly wiped out the aggregate deficit, violently shifting the Balance of the entire tie. Ludogorets looked shell-shocked, struggling to handle the vertical speed of the hosts despite seeing plenty of early possession.
The Substitute's Strike
Forced into a change just 17 minutes in, the home side introduced K. Zachariassen. It proved to be the defining moment of the two-legged affair. Before the Bulgarian champions could adjust, Dele set up the substitute on the half-hour mark, and Zachariassen buried it to make it 2-0 on the night. Suddenly, Ferencvarosi led 3-2 on aggregate. Ludogorets dominated possession—holding 60% of the ball across the 90 minutes—but their attacking play lacked genuine bite. Idan Nachmias worked tirelessly at the back to stop the bleeding, while Hendrik Bonmann kept his side mathematically alive with a string of brilliant saves, racking up six crucial stops.
The VAR Lifeline
The second half transformed into a tense battle of attrition. The Intensity peaked as Ludogorets threw everything forward, desperately seeking the single goal needed to force extra time. The defining heart-in-mouth moment arrived in the 87th minute. Kwadwo Duah went down inside the box, and the referee pointed straight to the spot. The away end erupted, but VAR swiftly intervened. After a tense review, the penalty was cancelled. Ferencvarosi survived the late scare, executing a tactical masterclass with just 40% possession. Their clinical first half proved just enough to secure their spot in the next round, leaving the visitors to rue their empty possession statistics.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
An 87th-minute penalty awarded to Kwadwo Duah was overturned by VAR, denying Ludogorets a crucial lifeline that would have levelled the aggregate score.
What made Lenny Joseph the Man of the Match?
Joseph dominated the final third, providing the crucial early assist for Kanichowsky and carving the defence open with five exceptional key passes.
How did substitute Lenny Joseph change the game?
Joseph actually started the match, dictating play with his playmaking. It was K. Zachariassen who scored off the bench to seal the aggregate victory.
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.
Do or Die in Budapest: Ferencvaros Chase a Comeback
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A narrow first-leg deficit leaves Ferencvaros needing a win, but the overall low quality of the matchup makes this a predictable affair that neutrals might easily skip.
The Setup
Ludogorets arrive at the Groupama Aréna on February 26 holding a crucial 2-1 aggregate lead. First-leg strikes put the visitors in the driver's seat, leaving Ferencvarosi TC with no choice but to attack. While the Stakes of a Round of 32 knockout tie demand a fiery response, the reality is a stark mismatch on paper. A sluggish Form rating for both sides suggests this won't be a classic European night. Ferencvaros sit comfortably 12th in the expanded table, but the Bulgarian side down in 22nd have already proven they can punch above their weight when it matters most.
Key Battle
Barnabás Varga carries the attacking burden for the hosts. With two goals in his last two outings, he is the obvious threat looking to level the tie. Standing in his way is Petar Stanić, who has been sensational for Ludogorets. Stanić has transformed into a bona fide goal machine from midfield. If Varga is kept quiet, the hosts have little else to break the visitors' defensive lines.
Our Prediction
Ferencvaros will throw everything forward out of pure desperation, inevitably leaving gaps at the back. Expect Ludogorets to sit deep, absorb the pressure, and exploit the counter. A tense 1-1 draw on the night will be enough to send the visitors through to the Round of 16.