UEFA Europa League Round of 32
FK Crvena Zvezda 0 - 1 AET Lille
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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
O. Giroud (B. Andre) 4'
36' Franklin Tebo
HT
46' ↓ F. Tebo Uchenna ↑M. Veljkovic
46' ↓ J. Enem ↑M. Arnautovic
Ayyoub Bouaddi 52'
68' Tomás Händel
71' ↓ T. Handel ↑T. Elsnik
↓ G. Perrin ↑F. Correia 71'
↓ T. Santos ↑N. Ngoy 94'
↓ H. Haraldsson ↑N. Mukau 94'
N. Ngoy (F. Correia) 99'
104' ↓ V. Kostov ↑A. Katai
104' ↓ Rodrigo ↑D. Owusu
↓ R. Perraud ↑C. Verdonk 106'
106' ↓ N. Tiknizyan ↑A. Avdic
120'+1 Adem Avdić
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FK Crvena Zvezda
Goalkeepers
Matheus 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Strahinja Eraković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigão 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
68
Passes
18
Duels
Franklin Tebo Uchenna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Rade Krunić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seol Young-Woo
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
58
Passes
9
Duels
Vasilije Kostov 
NPC
104
Minutes
104
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Tomás Händel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Nair Tiknizyan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Jay Enem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Bruno Duarte
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
38
Passes
16
Duels
BENCH
Omri Glazer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Vuk Draškić
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miloš Veljković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Gudelj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adem Avdić 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
Mahmudu Bajo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Katai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timi Max Elšnik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Douglas Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Zarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marko Arnautović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lille
Goalkeepers
Berke Özer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tiago Santos 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Chancel Mbemba
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Aïssa Mandi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romain Perraud
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Benjamin André 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
8
Rating
Yes
Captain
Ayyoub Bouaddi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaëtan Perrin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Hákon Arnar Haraldsson
NPC
95
Minutes
95
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Matias Fernandez-Pardo 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Olivier Giroud 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Arnaud Bodart
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zadig Lanssade
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Ngoy 
CLUTCH HERO
99
Goal Time
99
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Calvin Verdonk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxima Adeagan Goffi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nabil Bentaleb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ngal'ayel Mukau 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Saad Boussadia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Edjouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Félix Correia 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
49
Minutes
7.3
Rating
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
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Lille
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Extra-Time Drama Sinks Belgrade
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. Lille’s relentless drive overturned a tense first-leg deficit, culminating in a dramatic extra-time victory that silenced the raucous Belgrade crowd and sealed their continental progression.
The Opening Salvo
The atmosphere at Stadium Rajko Mitić was electric as FK Crvena Zvezda stepped onto the pitch aiming to protect a slender 1-0 aggregate lead, earned via F. Tebo Uchenna's first-leg strike. However, the Stakes were immediately heightened when Lille struck back almost before the home fans had settled into their seats. In just the fourth minute, the ever-reliable O. Giroud found the back of the net, finishing a precise delivery from B. Andre to instantly level the tie. The home side responded by taking control of the tempo, edging possession with 56% of the ball, but they struggled to pick the lock of a resolute French defensive line anchored brilliantly by Aïssa Mandi. The Balance of the entire knockout tie now hung precariously on a knife-edge.
Goalkeepers Under Siege
As the match wore on through the second half, the Intensity ramped up into a relentless, exhausting end-to-end battle. The two sides launched a staggering combined 31 shots, turning the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery as both pressed for the decisive goal. Despite the Serbian outfit racking up eight corners and sustaining heavy pressure in the final third, they found Berke Özer in inspired form. The Lille shot-stopper delivered three crucial saves to keep the aggregate score deadlocked at 1-1. The home team's defensive unit and goalkeeper were equally busy, contributing to the nine total saves recorded across the night. Neither side could find a breakthrough in regulation time, forcing the match into a nerve-wracking period of extra time where the Upset Factor loomed heavily over the visitors.
An Extra-Time Masterstroke
The turning point finally arrived deep into extra time, showcasing clinical bench management and shattering Serbian hearts. In the 99th minute, a pair of substitutes combined perfectly to deliver the ultimate knockout blow. F. Correia, who had been introduced earlier to inject pace, drove forward and perfectly teed up fellow substitute N. Ngoy. The late arrival made no mistake, firing his effort home to secure the 1-0 win on the night and a crucial 2-1 aggregate triumph. Crvena Zvezda threw every remaining outfield player forward in a desperate bid to force a penalty shootout, but Lille's exhausted lines held firm. This hard-fought progression keeps their European campaign vividly alive, proving their tactical mettle in one of the most hostile environments the continent has to offer.
Key Questions
How did substitute Berke Özer change the game?
Despite the question's premise, Özer started the match. He was instrumental throughout, delivering three crucial saves to deny Crvena Zvezda and secure Lille's foundation for extra-time victory.
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.
Europa League Survival on the Line in Belgrade
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. With a narrow 1-0 aggregate lead, Crvena Zvezda must withstand a desperate Lille side to keep their European dream alive.
The Setup
Welcome to Stadium Rajko Mitić for this crucial Europa League Round of 32 decider. After F. Tebo Uchenna's 45th-minute strike gave FK Crvena Zvezda a 1-0 victory in France last week, the Serbian giants hold all the cards. Their Form rating reflects a rock-solid five-match unbeaten streak. However, Lille arrive knowing exactly what is required. A perfect Balance score highlights how evenly matched these sides truly are. Despite a modest Stakes metric for the season overall, the knockout reality is simple: win or go home. Expect the French outfit to throw everything forward, boasting a high Stars rating driven by their attacking threats and shot-stopper Berke Özer, who already has a penalty save to his name.
Key Battle
Bruno Duarte against Hamza Igamane will dictate the tempo of this second leg. Duarte has been exceptional leading the line for the hosts, offering an outlet to relieve the inevitable pressure. On the flip side, Igamane represents Lille's most dynamic route back into the tie, tasked with breaking down a stubborn home defence.
Our Prediction
Lille will dominate possession and force the issue early, testing home goalkeeper Matheus. But Zvezda's defensive resilience and home advantage will shine through. Expect a tense 1-1 draw on the night, sending the Serbian side through on aggregate.