FK Crvena Zvezda 0 - 1 AET Lille

Stadion Rajko Mit

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Futmetrix Verdict
46
FT
Thu, Feb 26
FK Crvena Zvezda
0-1 (AET)
Lille
⚡ Intensity 37
⚖️ Balance 24
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 10
Extra-time drama stuns Stadium Rajko Mitić.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
56%
44%
FK Crvena Zvezda 56%
Lille 44%
Shots
15
16
FK Crvena Zvezda 15
Lille 16
Shots on Target
3
8
FK Crvena Zvezda 3
Lille 8
Expected Goals (xG)
0.90
1.18
FK Crvena Zvezda 0.90
Lille 1.18
Passes
582
474
FK Crvena Zvezda 582
Lille 474
Pass Accuracy
81%
76%
FK Crvena Zvezda 81%
Lille 76%
Corners
8
8
FK Crvena Zvezda 8
Lille 8
Fouls
17
13
FK Crvena Zvezda 17
Lille 13
Yellow Cards
3
1
FK Crvena Zvezda 3
Lille 1
Red Cards
0
0
FK Crvena Zvezda 0
Lille 0

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
106' 🔄 N. Tiknizyan A. Avdic
R. Perraud C. Verdonk 🔄 106'
120'+1 🟨 Adem Avdić
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

FK Crvena Zvezda

Goalkeepers
Matheus
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Erakovic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo
MAGNET
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
68
Passes
18
Duels
F. Tebo Uchenna
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
R. Krunic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seol Young-Woo
MAGNET
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
58
Passes
9
Duels
V. Kostov
NPC
NPC
104
Minutes
104
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
T. Handel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
N. Tiknizyan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
J. Enem
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Bruno Duarte
MAGNET
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
38
Passes
16
Duels
BENCH
O. Glazer
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Draskic
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Veljkovic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Gudelj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Avdic
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
M. Bajo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Katai
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Elsnik
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Owusu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Zaric
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Arnautovic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Lille

Goalkeepers
B. Ozer
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Santos
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Mbemba
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Mandi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Perraud
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
B. Andre
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
8
Rating
Yes
Captain
A. Bouaddi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Perrin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
H. Haraldsson
NPC
NPC
95
Minutes
95
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
M. Fernandez-Pardo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
O. Giroud
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
A. Bodart
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Z. Lanssade
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Ngoy
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
99
Goal Time
99
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
C. Verdonk
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Goffi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Bentaleb
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Mukau
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
S. Boussadia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Edjouma
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Correia
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
49
Minutes
7.3
Rating
S. Diaoune
LATE SHIFT
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
UEFA Europa League Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre Mauroy
11/06/2025
UEFA Europa League Stadium Rajko Mitić
FK Crvena Zvezda Win
Lille Win
Draw