UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
Ferencvarosi TC 2 - 1 FT Plzen
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HT
49' Kristoffer Zachariassen (Veljko Birmančević)
64' ↓ Krisztian Lisztes ↑Daniel Arzani
↓ Jiří Maxim Panoš ↑Tomáš Ladra 64'
↓ Patrik Hrošovský ↑Lukáš Červ 64'
↓ Christopher Kabongo ↑Baboucarr Faal 64'
↓ Amar Memić ↑Denis Višinský 78'
↓ Alexandr Sojka ↑Salim Fago Lawal 78'
84' ↓ Veljko Birmančević ↑Callum O'Dowda
84' ↓ Bamidele Isa Yusuf ↑Habib Maïga
Denis Višinský 90'
90'+1 ↓ Kristoffer Zachariassen ↑Ádám Madarász
90'+1 ↓ marius corbu ↑Jonathan Levi
Radoslav Kováč 90'+3
Lukáš Červ 90'+5
90'+6 Toon Raemaekers
90'+6 Habib Maïga
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Ferencvarosi TC
Goalkeepers
Dániel Radnóti 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Attila Osváth 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Toon Raemaekers 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mariano Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cadu 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Marius Corbu 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Ádám Nagy 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
59
Passes
10
Duels
Bamidele Yusuf
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Kristoffer Zachariassen 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Veljko Birmančević 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Krisztian Lisztes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Dénes Dibusz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Levente Őri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Csongor Lakatos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Nagy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Zohore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Habib Maïga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum O'Dowda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philippe Rommens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Bagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Arzani
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jonathan Levi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Plzen
Goalkeepers
Dominik Ťapaj
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Adam Gabriel
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Filip Prebsl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sampson Dweh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Merchas Doski 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Patrik Hrošovský
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Stefan Pirgic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Memić
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jiří Panoš
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Alexandr Sojka
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Christophe Kabongo
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Florian Wiegele
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Viktor Baier
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tobias Paliscak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Vavro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheick Souaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Višinský 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Lukáš Červ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baboucarr Faal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomáš Ladra
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Salim Fago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Toure
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matej Vydra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | Ferencvarosi TC | 1 - 1 | Plzen | UEFA Europa League | Groupama Aréna |
| 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 |
09/25/2025
02/20/2025
02/13/2025
01/25/2024
01/16/2023
Ferencvarosi TC Win
Plzen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -8
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ferencvarosi TC
Plzen
Ferencvarosi TC
Plzen
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Budapest Brilliance: Zachariassen's Double Derails Plzen
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A masterclass in clinical finishing from the hosts proved that quality trumps quantity on the unforgiving European stage.
The Hungarian Standoff
The European nights under the lights at Groupama Aréna always deliver a special kind of electricity, and this clash was no exception. This was a genuine test of continental credentials for both squads. Despite being the away side, Plzen refused to sit back and admire the scenery. They peppered the Hungarian penalty area, firing an incredible barrage of shots to test the home defence early on. The sheer Intensity of the opening exchanges left supporters breathless, as both sides sought to impose their tactical will in a frantic midfield battle. A. Gabriel was instrumental for the visitors, orchestrating out of the back and breaking lines with incisive, forward-thinking distribution. Yet, for all their impressive offensive endeavour and constant pressure, Plzen found themselves repeatedly stonewalled by a resilient backline and inspired goalkeeping heroics. Ferencvarosi TC edged possession, calmly waiting for the right moment to strike rather than rushing their transitions into the final third.
VAR and the Breakout
The breakthrough arrived just after the interval, completely shattering the fragile Balance of the tie. Kristoffer Zachariassen unlocked the Czech defence in the 49th minute, latching onto a sublime delivery from Veljko Birmančević to send the passionate home crowd into absolute raptures. The visitors threw caution to the wind in search of an equaliser, but the defining twist materialised deep into the second half. Following a tense, prolonged VAR review involving Birmančević inside the box, a crucial penalty was confirmed in the 77th minute. The Stakes were immense at this critical juncture, but Zachariassen stepped up with ice in his veins at the 81st minute. He dispatched the spot-kick with supreme confidence to seal his brace. That decisive blow highlighted the contrasting fortunes in the final third, punishing the opposition's earlier profligacy.
A Late Czech Surge
Trailing by two goals, the visitors finally found their lethal edge through a substitution masterstroke. Denis Višinský was introduced late into the fray and made an immediate, undeniable impact. He pulled a goal back in the 90th minute with a sharp finish to tee up a frantically tense stoppage-time finale. However, the late scare simply wasn't enough to orchestrate a dramatic Upset. Our verdict is clear: the hosts showcased a ruthless streak that completely justifies their upward trajectory in the Europa League standings, moving them comfortably into the playoff zone. Plzen, meanwhile, leave empty-handed despite creating a wealth of genuine chances. It is a bitter pill for a team that played with such commendable attacking bravery, proving that finishing quality will always dictate European success.
Key Questions
How did substitute K. Zachariassen change the game?
Though starting the match, Zachariassen was the undisputed hero, transforming the game by scoring a clinical brace—including a decisive penalty—to secure three crucial points.
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.
Plzen Fight for European Lives Against High-Flying Ferencvarosi
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Ferencvarosi look to cement their top-eight status, while Plzen desperately need a result to keep their European campaign alive.
The Setup
On October 15, 2026, the Groupama Arena hosts a UEFA Europa League clash defined by contrasting fortunes. Ferencvarosi TC are sitting pretty in 6th place with a perfect start, while Plzen are languishing down in 34th position. The visitors are battling for continental survival and desperately need points to climb toward the top-24 playoff line. A strong Balance rating suggests this won't be a complete walkover, but the lack of true Stars on display means grit will outweigh glamour in Budapest. Plzen's bleak Form is a massive concern as they try to claw their way back from a dismal opening defeat. The overall Stakes are modest for the neutrals, but for the Czech side, it already feels like do-or-die.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be Ferencvarosi's rampant attacking unit squaring off against Plzen's porous defensive line. The visitors shipped three goals in their opening fixture and now face a frontline buzzing with momentum. If the away defence cannot plug the gaps in the half-spaces, the home side's midfield runners will dictate the tempo and punish them mercilessly.
Our Prediction
Ferencvarosi TC 2-0 Plzen. The hosts will dominate possession early, wearing down a fragile Plzen side. Expect a breakthrough before half-time, followed by a comfortable second half where Ferencvarosi dictate the rhythm and secure the points.