UEFA Europa League Gameweek 1
FK Crvena Zvezda 1 - 1 FT Celtic
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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
HT
↓ D. Maeda ↑K. Iheanacho 46'
46' ↓ N. Radonjic ↑Milson
K. Iheanacho (B. Nygren) 55'
65' M. Arnautovic (F. Tebo Uchenna)
↓ Yang Hyun-Jun ↑J. Forrest 68'
↓ R. Hatate ↑A. Engels 68'
75' ↓ M. Arnautovic ↑A. Katai
↓ S. Tounekti ↑M. Balikwisha 77'
80' Nair Tiknizyan
↓ K. Tierney ↑M. Saracchi 82'
83' Aleksandar Katai
Marcelo Saracchi 85'
90'+1 ↓ M. Ivanic ↑P. Olayinka
Kelechi Iheanacho 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FK Crvena Zvezda
Goalkeepers
Matheus 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Seol Young-Woo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Franklin Tebo Uchenna 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Miloš Veljković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nair Tiknizyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Timi Max Elšnik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Händel 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Nemanja Radonjić 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Bruno Duarte 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Mirko Ivanić
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Marko Arnautović 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8
Rating
BENCH
Omri Glazer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ivan Guteša
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan Leković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adem Avdić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahmudu Bajo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felício Milson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Katai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasilije Kostov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Stanković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vladimir Lučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peter Olayinka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Zarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celtic
Goalkeepers
Kasper Schmeichel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Colby Donovan
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Cameron Carter-Vickers
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Liam Scales 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
94
Passes
9
Duels
Kieran Tierney
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
Benjamin Nygren
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Callum McGregor
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
64
Passes
9
Duels
Reo Hatate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Yang Hyun-Jun
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Daizen Maeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Sebastian Tounekti
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Viljami Sinisalo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ross Doohan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marcelo Saracchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dane Murray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Ralston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke McCowan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arne Engels
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Bernardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Forrest
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Michel-Ange Balikwisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kelechi Iheanacho 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Johnny Kenny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FK Crvena Zvezda
Celtic
FK Crvena Zvezda
Celtic
European Stalemate at Stadium Rajko Mitić
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A battle of resilience saw FK Crvena Zvezda and Celtic trade second-half blows, leaving both sides with a hard-fought point in their European campaign.
The Tactical Foundation
The atmosphere at Stadium Rajko Mitić was electric as the hosts immediately pressed high up the pitch. An attacking barrage produced 16 total shots for FK Crvena Zvezda, turning the final third into a constant battleground. A high Intensity defined the opening period, with the home side relentlessly forcing set-pieces and racking up eight corners. Despite this aggressive posturing, Celtic absorbed the pressure with a disciplined defensive shape. The visitors slowly edged possession as the half progressed, eventually holding 53% of the ball to settle the tempo and probe for counter-attacking avenues. The tactical setup from both managers ensured that any breakthrough would require a moment of individual brilliance rather than a structural collapse, keeping the crowd entirely on edge.
The Rapid Exchange
The complexion of the match shifted completely immediately following the interval. The visitors introduced K. Iheanacho at the break, and the dynamic forward wasted no time making his mark. In the 55th minute, he finished a clinical sequence orchestrated by B. Nygren to shatter the deadlock. Yet, the Serbian hosts flatly refused to crumble. Displaying remarkable Balance, they regrouped and mounted a fierce response just ten minutes later. M. Arnautovic found the back of the net in the 65th minute, expertly converting a precise feed from F. Tebo Uchenna. This rapid exchange of goals transformed a cautious stalemate into an open, thrilling contest where momentum swung wildly.
A Goalkeeping Masterclass
With the scores level, the final stretch became a showcase of defensive grit and shot-stopping excellence. The Scottish side continued to test the home backline, firing six accurate shots on target throughout the evening. However, Matheus proved to be an impenetrable wall, registering five crucial saves to deny the visitors a dramatic late winner. The Stakes were palpable as the clock ticked down, given both clubs currently occupy vital Europa League playoff spots. Zvezda sits safely in 15th while their opponents hold 21st, making every single point crucial in this congested league phase. Ultimately, the shared spoils reflect a gruelling European night that showcased true resilience from both squads.
Key Questions
How did substitute Matheus change the game?
Matheus delivered a commanding performance in net, recording five vital saves to neutralize accurate Celtic attempts and secure a hard-earned point for his team.
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.
Belgrade Crucible Awaits Faltering Celtic
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 10/100. With both sides clinging to top-24 playoff spots, this clash essentially acts as a knockout tie for Europa League survival.
The Setup
FK Crvena Zvezda welcome Celtic to the imposing Stadium Rajko Mitić on September 24, 2025. The hosts are surging at the right moment. Four wins in their last five underline a Form rating that signals massive momentum. Sitting 15th with 14 points, the Serbian champions look resilient, often relying on S. Eraković to anchor their defensive efforts. Celtic, hovering dangerously at 21st with 11 points, are desperately trying to stay above the playoff cut-line. The Scottish giants have been wildly inconsistent. Their modest Balance rating reflects a leaky system that has shipped 15 goals in eight continental outings, even with C. Carter-Vickers in the squad. Despite a low Stakes score on paper for an early league stage match, the reality is stark. Drop points here, and the top 24 slips away.
Key Battle
Celtic's fractured backline against the relentless FK Crvena Zvezda attack. The hosts boast sharp transitional play and will look to exploit the massive spaces left behind the Scottish midfield. The away defense must weather the inevitable early storm in Belgrade. If the visitors crack early under the intense atmosphere, they have no route back into the contest.
Our Prediction
FK Crvena Zvezda's defensive solidity—yielding just six goals so far—will choke Celtic's build-up play. Expect a tense, physical affair where a single transition moment seals the deal. The hosts will edge a gritty 1-0 victory.