UEFA Europa League Gameweek 3
Feyenoord 3 - 1 FT Panathinaikos
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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
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.
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
Karol Świderski 13'
K. Swiderski (G. Kyriakopoulos) 18'
33' Sem Steijn
45' G. Read (A. Sliti)
Davide Calabria 45'+3
HT
46' ↓ Hwang In-Beom ↑O. Targhalline
55' A. Hadj Moussa (A. Sliti)
Ahmed Touba 58'
65' ↓ J. Bos ↑T. Watanabe
65' ↓ A. Sliti ↑L. Sauer
68' Gijs Smal
↓ F. Djuricic ↑A. Zaroury 69'
↓ Tete ↑M. Pantovic 69'
78' ↓ G. Read ↑B. Nieuwkoop
Manolis Siopis 80'
81' ↓ A. Ueda ↑C. Larin
↓ G. Kotsiras ↑V. Taborda 84'
90' C. Larin (G. Smal)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Feyenoord
Goalkeepers
Timon Wellenreuther 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Givairo Read 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Anel Ahmedhodžić 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gijs Smal 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
73%
Pass Acc
Jordan Bos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Midfielders
Hwang In-beom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Sem Steijn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano Valente
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Anis Hadj-Moussa
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ayase Ueda
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Aymen Sliti
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Justin Bijlow 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Liam Bossin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bart Nieuwkoop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsuyoshi Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Lotomba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Plug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oussama Targhalline
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyle Larin 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Gonçalo Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Casper Tengstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaoussou Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Panathinaikos
Goalkeepers
Bartłomiej Drągowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giannis Kotsiras
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Sverrir Ingi Ingason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Touba 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Giorgos Kiriakopoulos
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Davide Calabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanouil Siopis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Gnezda Čerin 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Forwards
Tetê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Karol Świderski
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Filip Đuričić
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Alban Lafont
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Erik Palmer-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Mladenović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elton Fikaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Chirivella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anastasios Bakasetas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vicente Taborda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anass Zaroury
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miloš Pantović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kotsaris
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
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: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Feyenoord
Panathinaikos
Feyenoord
Panathinaikos
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Feyenoord Engineer Thrilling Turnaround at De Kuip
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. A blistering comeback on home soil turned early anxiety into pure European euphoria as the Dutch side ruthlessly dispatched their Greek visitors.
The Opening Act
The atmosphere at De Kuip was electric, but Panathinaikos struck the first blow to momentarily silence the home crowd. The visitors executed a clinical move in the 18th minute, with K. Swiderski finishing a sharp pass from G. Kyriakopoulos. While the teams shared evenly split possession throughout the first half, the Stakes felt monumental for a Feyenoord side languishing at the lower end of the European table. Instead of folding under the pressure, the hosts dialled up the attacking intent. A barrage of attempts turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, testing the opposing keeper repeatedly. Right on the stroke of half-time, G. Read latched onto an A. Sliti delivery to restore parity, perfectly resetting the Balance of the contest before the break.
The Pivot
Coming out of the tunnel, the match's Intensity skyrocketed to new heights. The hosts seized total control of the narrative in the 55th minute when A. Hadj Moussa found the back of the net, once again orchestrated by the creative vision of Sliti. Now chasing the game, the Greek side threw bodies forward, leaving spaces that invited further danger on the counter-attack. The drama peaked around the 68th minute when G. Smal thought he had won a penalty to kill off the tie entirely. However, VAR intervened, overturning the decision and briefly giving the visitors a defensive lifeline. Despite the let-off, the Greek outfit struggled to bypass a resilient home defence.
Resolution
The final phases were pure chaos as both sides searched for a definitive moment. With both goalkeepers pulling off heroics to keep the scoreline tight—combining for nine crucial saves on the night—the tension inside the stadium was palpable. Enter C. Larin. Brought off the bench late in the game, the Canadian forward provided the ultimate sucker punch. In the 90th minute, Smal made amends for his cancelled penalty by perfectly setting up Larin, who buried the chance to seal a 3-1 triumph. This dramatic victory injects massive momentum into the Dutch side's continental campaign, proving they have the fighting spirit required for European nights.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
In the 68th minute, VAR overturned a penalty awarded to Gijs Smal, briefly keeping Panathinaikos in the game before Feyenoord ultimately secured the win.
How did Feyenoord complete the comeback from behind?
After trailing early, goals from G. Read and A. Hadj Moussa turned the tide, before substitute C. Larin added a late stoppage-time strike to seal the victory.
How did substitute Anis Hadj Moussa change the game?
Starting the match in fine form, A. Hadj Moussa changed the game's complexion by scoring the crucial go-ahead goal in the 55th minute to complete the comeback.
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.
Survival of the Fittest in Rotterdam
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Feyenoord and Panathinaikos meet in a high-stakes European scrap where securing a top-24 playoff berth is the only acceptable outcome.
The Setup
Feyenoord welcomes Panathinaikos to De Kuip on October 23, 2025. The hosts sit a dismal 29th, languishing below the crucial Europa League playoff line. A very poor Form rating reflects their brutal recent run of results, having lost four of their last five outings. Meanwhile, the Greek side holds the 20th spot, clinging to their playoff dream with a respectable unbeaten streak in their continental campaign. Modest Stakes overall in this early tournament phase usually mean less tension, but locally, this is a genuine crunch match. Panathinaikos brings serious attacking firepower. A high Stars rating highlights their status as away specialists, boasting an impressive win rate on the road. Both teams guarantee action in the final third, averaging almost two goals per match. Expect a fiercely open game because neither side can afford to sit back.
Key Battle
With the competitive Balance looking slightly skewed towards the visiting side, the defining clash happens squarely in the middle of the park. The home midfield must disrupt the rapid transitions and direct running of the Greek attackers. If the Dutch side's backline cannot close down the half-spaces quickly, the visitors will punish them ruthlessly on the counter-attack. The defensive unit for Feyenoord has looked fragile lately, spelling trouble against an opponent built for the break.
Our Prediction
The visitors hold a distinct edge. Panathinaikos will look to strike early on the break, forcing Feyenoord to throw men forward and chase the game in front of an anxious home crowd. As the hosts leave gaps at the back, we expect a high-scoring, chaotic affair ending in a clinical 3-1 away victory for the Greek outfit.