UEFA Europa League Gameweek 1
Ferencvarosi TC 1 - 1 FT Plzen
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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
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
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.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Rafiu Durosinmi 14'
R. Durosinmi (M. Doski) 16'
HT
46' ↓ N. Keita ↑G. Kanichowsky
46' ↓ Z. Gruber ↑Cadu
↓ T. Ladra ↑D. Visinsky 70'
Václav Jemelka 74'
74' ↓ S. Gartenmann ↑L. Joseph
↓ M. Vydra ↑P. Adu 77'
84' ↓ A. Toth ↑A. Pesic
84' ↓ B. Otvos ↑J. Levi
↓ R. Durosinmi ↑A. Zeljkovic 86'
90' Ibrahim Cissé
90' A. Pesic (G. Kanichowsky)
90'+5 Aleksandar Pešić
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
Stefan Gartenmann 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Toon Raemaekers 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
Ibrahim Cissé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Bence Ötvös 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Čebrails Makreckis 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Alex Tóth
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Naby Keïta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Callum O'Dowda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Zsombor Gruber 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Barnabás Varga 
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
35
Passes
28
Duels
BENCH
Dávid Gróf 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gábor Szalai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Barnabás Nagy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristoffer Zachariassen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cadu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gavriel Kanichowsky 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Júlio Romão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Pešić 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Jonathan Levi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bamidele Yusuf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lenny Joseph
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Madarasz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Plzen
Goalkeepers
Martin Jedlička
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jan Paluska
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sampson Dweh
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Václav Jemelka
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
43%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Amar Memić
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cheick Souaré
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lukáš Červ
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tomáš Ladra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Merchas Doski
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Matej Vydra
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Rafiu Durosinmi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Marián Tvrdoň
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Florian Wiegele
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Svetozar Marković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karel Spáčil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Milan Havel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Višinský
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matej Valenta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Zeljković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christophe Kabongo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Prince Adu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2025 | Plzen | 3 - 0 | Ferencvarosi TC | UEFA Europa League | Doosan Aréna |
| 02/13/2025 | Ferencvarosi TC | 1 - 0 | Plzen | UEFA Europa League | Groupama Aréna |
| 01/25/2024 | Ferencvarosi TC | 1 - 3 | Plzen | Friendlies Clubs | Estadio Camilo Cano |
| 01/16/2023 | Plzen | 0 - 0 | Ferencvarosi TC | Friendlies Clubs | Melia Villaitana Football Center |
02/20/2025
02/13/2025
01/25/2024
01/16/2023
Ferencvarosi TC Win
Plzen Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ferencvarosi TC
Plzen
Ferencvarosi TC
Plzen
Ten-Man Ferencváros Resurrect Late European Drama
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. A gritty, backs-to-the-wall display proved that tactical resilience can trump numerical disadvantage on the continental stage.
Early Plzen Strikes
The Groupama Aréna was silenced early as Plzen executed a perfect smash-and-grab. Despite the hosts holding the ball well and eventually establishing an edged possession of 53%, the visitors drew first blood. In the 16th minute, M. Doski carved out the opening, feeding R. Durosinmi who made no mistake with the finish. The away side's early tactical blueprint worked flawlessly, absorbing pressure and waiting for the right moment to strike on the transition. The Intensity was palpable, with both sides treating this Europa League clash as a genuine battle for early playoff positioning.
Numerical Disadvantage
The complexion of the match violently shifted in the 37th minute. Cebrail Makreckis was shown a straight red card for a reckless foul, leaving Ferencvarosi TC staring down the barrel of a long night. Rather than crumbling, the home side found an incredible defensive rhythm. A shifting Balance of play saw Plzen try to press their man advantage, but the defensive duo of Stefan Gartenmann and Toon Raemaekers put on an absolute masterclass. They repelled wave after wave of Czech attacks, ensuring the deficit remained at a single goal while their teammates adjusted to the physical toll of playing with ten men.
The Bench Delivers
Just as the visitors looked set to secure all three points, a masterstroke from the manager altered the European table. Substitutes injected a wild Upset Factor into the dying moments. In the 90th minute, G. Kanichowsky floated a brilliant ball into the danger zone, finding fellow replacement A. Pesic. The striker's dramatic equalizer sent the home fans into delirium, salvaging a vital point. The 1-1 draw keeps both clubs locked together in the knockout playoff zone, proving that structural discipline and timely substitutions can salvage even the most desperate situations.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Cebrail Makreckis impact the match?
It forced Ferencváros into a deep defensive block, relying on outstanding center-back performances to stay in the game until their late counter-punch.
Did Ferencvarosi TC deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. Despite being down a man, they edged possession, managed more total shots (10 to 9), and created a higher expected goals tally (0.93 to 0.67).
How did substitute Gabi Kanichowsky change the game?
Coming on at halftime, Kanichowsky provided a crucial creative spark, eventually delivering the pinpoint assist for Pesic's 90th-minute equalizer.
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.
Grinding for Survival in Europe
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. A gritty, low-event opener where fear of losing completely overrides the ambition to attack.
The Setup
Under the lights at Groupama Aréna on September 25, 2025, Ferencvarosi TC and Plzen open their UEFA Europa League campaigns. With the new format, the race for the top-24 playoff line starts immediately, making every point a lifeline to survive and advance. Plzen arrives with an unbeaten but frustrating Form profile, having drawn five of their opening matches while conceding just three goals overall. Ferencvarosi sits slightly higher in the standings in 12th place with 15 points, boasting a more volatile record and a leakier defense. A modest Balance rating suggests these two sides will cancel each other out, while the sheer lack of elite playmakers drives down the Stars appeal. Given it is only matchday one, the overall Stakes remain low, setting the stage for a highly cautious affair.
Key Battle
With both sides prioritizing defensive solidity, this clash will be defined by the home midfield trying to break down a rigid away defensive block. Plzen will sit deep, absorbing pressure and challenging Ferencvarosi's attackers to find creative passing lanes in the final third. It is a war of attrition rather than a showcase of individual brilliance.
Our Take
Expect a stale stalemate. Plzen's defensive organization will smother Ferencvarosi's attempts to build momentum. A 0-0 or 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome, as both managers accept a point to safely kick off their European journey.