UEFA Europa League Gameweek 4
FK Crvena Zvezda 1 - 0 FT Lille
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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
18' Nemanja Radonjić
HT
65' Marko Arnautović
66' ↓ T. Handel ↑V. Kostov
↓ T. Santos ↑T. Meunier 67'
↓ H. Igamane ↑O. Giroud 67'
↓ F. Correia ↑M. Fernandez-Pardo 67'
↓ N. Mukau ↑H. Haraldsson 81'
Berke Özer 83'
85' M. Arnautovic
↓ C. Verdonk ↑R. Perraud 86'
88' ↓ M. Arnautovic ↑Bruno Duarte
88' ↓ M. Ivanic ↑Milson
90'+1 Matheus
90'+2 ↓ N. Radonjic ↑A. Katai
Matías Fernández 90'+3
Romain Perraud 90'+7
Nabil Bentaleb 90'+7
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
67%
Duel Win %
Miloš Veljković 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Franklin Tebo Uchenna
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Nair Tiknizyan
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Rade Krunić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timi Max Elšnik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nemanja Radonjić 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
11%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Tomás Händel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
66
Entry
Mirko Ivanić 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Marko Arnautović 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Omri Glazer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ivan Guteša
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rodrigão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Katai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasilije Kostov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Stanković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksa Damjanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lille
Goalkeepers
Berke Özer 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Defenders
Tiago Santos
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
92%
Duel Win %
Chancel Mbemba
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Aïssa Mandi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Verdonk
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Nabil Bentaleb 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
76
Passes
7
Duels
Ayyoub Bouaddi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mads Broholm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ngal'ayel Mukau
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Félix Correia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
Hamza Igamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Arnaud Bodart
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Samy Merzouk
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Thomas Meunier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romain Perraud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxima Adeagan Goffi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hákon Arnar Haraldsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin André
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ugo Raghouber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matias Fernandez-Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olivier Giroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osame Sahraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soriba Diaoune
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 | Lille | 0 - 1 | FK Crvena Zvezda | UEFA Europa League | Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre Mauroy |
| 11/06/2025 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 1 - 0 | Lille | UEFA Europa League | Stadium Rajko Mitić |
02/19/2026
11/06/2025
FK Crvena Zvezda Win
Lille Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FK Crvena Zvezda
Lille
FK Crvena Zvezda
Lille
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Spot-Kick Sinks Lille at Rajko Mitić
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A gritty, tactical battle in Belgrade swung on a late penalty, proving that defensive resilience can successfully trump pure possession.
A Tactical Stand-Off
The famous atmosphere of Stadium Rajko Mitić demanded a response, and the early exchanges delivered a fascinating clash of styles. Lille looked to silence the hostile crowd by hoarding the ball, eventually establishing a solid 60% control of possession. Yet, despite their neat passing triangles and 86% pass accuracy, the final ball lacked true venom. The Stakes were clear for both sides hovering mid-table in the Europa League standings, but the opening phases were defined by strict caution rather than open chaos. The French visitors probed out wide, where Tiago Santos put in a massive, tireless shift, desperately trying to unlock a deeply entrenched Serbian defensive block.
Breaking Down the Wall
As the second half progressed, the tight Balance of play shifted subtly. The French outfit continued to push forward in search of an opener, but they were repeatedly met by a resolute FK Crvena Zvezda rearguard. Franklin Tebo emerged as an absolute colossal figure at the back, repelling crosses and breaking down dangerous attacks with clinical precision. When the visitors did manage to briefly breach the defensive lines, they found Matheus fully alert, making three crucial saves to keep his sheet perfectly clean. It was a methodical chess match where neither side wanted to blink first, setting the perfect stage for late drama.
Late Spot-Kick Drama
The defining pivot arrived in the 85th minute, suddenly shattering the tactical stalemate. A late surge into the Lille box drew a foul, and the referee pointed straight to the spot. The stadium's Intensity spiked off the charts as M. Arnautovic stepped up to shoulder the massive burden. He converted the penalty with absolute ice in his veins, snatching a precious 1-0 victory. This late winner catapults the home side up to 14 points, leapfrogging their opponents and reinforcing their grip on a vital playoff spot. For the visitors, it remains a bitter pill to swallow after dictating the match tempo for so long.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Franklin Tebo?
While Franklin Tebo was the defensive standout, the actual dramatic 85th-minute penalty to finally break the deadlock was cleanly dispatched by M. Arnautovic.
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.
Mid-Table Grind at Stadium Rajko Mitić
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. With both sides sitting safely mid-pack, this Europa League clash feels more like a tactical stalemate than a blockbuster knockout tie.
The Setup
On November 06, 2025, FK Crvena Zvezda will host Lille in a fixture where both teams are aiming to survive and advance. The hosts' impressive unbeaten run highlights a strong Form rating, but the overall Stakes remain incredibly low. Sitting 15th and 18th respectively in the league stage, both squads are currently hovering around the top-24 playoff line. The French side boasts top-tier Stars like Hamza Igamane and Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, but a dismal Balance rating suggests a disjointed, uninspiring affair awaits.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty, unit-versus-unit struggle as the robust Serbian defensive block attempts to suffocate the visiting French midfield. Rather than individual brilliance dictating the tempo, this matchup will be entirely decided by which collective unit can maintain structural discipline through ninety grueling minutes.
Our Prediction
A low-scoring draw seems inevitable. The visitors will control early possession, but the hosts' rigid shape will frustrate them endlessly. Expect a 1-1 finish where a late set-piece from the home side cancels out a first-half strike.