UEFA Champions League Qualifying Round 2
Lech Poznan 7 - 1 FT Breidablik
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Newcastle
2-1
Hull City
⚡ Intensity
61
⚖️ Balance
41
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
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Futmetrix Verdict
81
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Tottenham
2-3
Aston Villa
⚡ Intensity
90
⚖️ Balance
43
🏆 Stakes
15
🎲 Upset
60
Aston Villa stun Spurs in thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' A. Milic (J. Pereira)
H. Gunnlaugsson 28'
Viktor Orn Margeirsson 32'
Arnór Gauti Jónsson 36'
37' M. Ishak
42' J. Pereira (M. Gurgul)
43' ↓ A. Sousa ↑G. Thordarson
45' M. Ishak
45' L. Bengtsson (A. Kozubal)
HT
↓ A. Jonsson ↑D. Muminovic 46'
46' ↓ A. Milic ↑A. Douglas
46' ↓ A. Kozubal ↑T. Ouma
↓ K. Jonsson ↑A. Bjarnason 63'
72' ↓ F. Szymczak ↑A. Gholizadeh
↓ V. Einarsson ↑O. Omarsson 72'
↓ T. Thomsen ↑K. Kristinsson 72'
77' F. Jagiello
↓ A. Thorsteinsson ↑K. Steindorsson 78'
80' ↓ F. Jagiello ↑B. Fiabema
Aron Bjarnason 84'
85' M. Ishak
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lech Poznan
Goalkeepers
Bartosz Mrozek
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Joel Pereira
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Mateusz Skrzypczak
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Antonio Milić
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Michał Gurgul
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Midfielders
Filip Jagiełło
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Afonso Sousa
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Antoni Kozubal
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Leo Bengtsson
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Forwards
Filip Szymczak
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Mikael Ishak
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BENCH
Krzysztof Bąkowski
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Alex Douglas
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João Moutinho
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E. Andersson
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B. Salamon
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Robert Gumny
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Wojciech Mońka
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T. Ouma
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Ali Gholizadeh
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Gísli Gottskálk Þórðarson
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Kornel Lisman
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Bryan Fiabema
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Breidablik
Goalkeepers
A. Einarsson
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Defenders
V. Valgeirsson
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A. Orrason
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V. Margeirsson
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K. Jonsson
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Midfielders
H. Gunnlaugsson
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A. Jonsson
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A. Ludviksson
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V. Einarsson
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A. Thorsteinsson
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Forwards
T. Thomsen
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BENCH
B. Bragason
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G. Snaeholm
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G. Hallsson
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A. Yeoman
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D. Muminovic
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O. Omarsson
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K. Steindorsson
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A. Bjarnason
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D. Ingvarsson
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K. Kristinsson
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V. Gautason
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2025 | Lech Poznan | 7 - 1 | Breidablik | UEFA Champions League | Stadion Poznan |
07/22/2025
Lech Poznan Win
Breidablik Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lech Poznan
Breidablik
Lech Poznan
Breidablik
Lech Poznan Delivers Champions League Statement with Brutal 7-1 Demolition
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. This wasn't a match—it was a masterclass in clinical punishment, as Lech Poznan dismantled Breidablik with such ferocity that the Icelandic side's European ambitions were extinguished before halftime.
Early Dominance Turns Into Carnage
From the opening whistle, Lech established intensity that Breidablik could not match. A. Milic struck in the fourth minute, assisted by J. Pereira, setting the tone for what would become a relentless assault. The home side's balance between attack and control was immaculate—every transition flowed through midfield with precision. By the 28th minute, H. Gunnlaugsson had pulled one back from the penalty spot for the visitors, a brief respite that proved meaningless. The real turning point arrived in the 32nd minute when Viktor Orn Margeirsson's professional foul—a last-man challenge—earned him a straight red card, reducing Breidablik to ten men and fundamentally altering the contest's trajectory.
Penalties and Penalties: The Rout Accelerates
M. Ishak emerged as the executioner, converting three penalties across the match (37', 45', 85') to complete a devastating personal performance. Pereira added another in the 42nd minute, assisted by M. Gurgul, before L. Bengtsson made it five before halftime. The stakes had long evaporated—this became a question of margin, not outcome. F. Jagiello added the seventh in the 77th minute, putting the final nail in a coffin that had been sealed within thirty minutes of play. At Stadion Poznan, Lech didn't just win; they announced themselves as a force capable of historic European performances.
The Aftermath
For Breidablik, this scoreline will sting for years. The red card compounded their misery, but the truth is harsher: Lech's superiority was evident from minute one. This is the Champions League in its rawest form—a stage where European elite separate themselves from continental challengers with ruthless efficiency. The Polish side's clinical finishing, their ability to exploit set pieces, and their composure under no pressure made this a masterclass in European football.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Viktor Orn Margeirsson impact the match?
The 32nd-minute dismissal transformed a competitive contest into a rout. Down to ten men, Breidablik collapsed defensively, allowing Lech to orchestrate a seven-goal masterclass.
What caused the 8-goal thriller?
Lech's relentless attacking precision, compounded by Breidablik's defensive fragility and the red card, created a perfect storm. Three penalties for Ishak sealed the demolition.
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.
A Tactical Standoff at Stadion Poznań
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. This tie hangs on a knife-edge as two evenly matched sides look to navigate the perils of early European qualification without the luxury of individual brilliance.
The Setup
On July 22, 2025, the 2nd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Champions League brings a clash where the Balance of the tie outweighs any individual narrative. Lech Poznan enters this fixture with the advantage of home turf at Stadion Poznań, yet their recent Form suggests a side still finding its rhythm in the early season. For Breidablik, the journey to Poland represents a massive hurdle where defensive discipline will be paramount. With the Stars rating sitting at a minimum, don't expect a highlight reel of solo goals; this is about collective grit and the Stakes of reaching the next round.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the central third. The home midfield will look to dictate the tempo and break down a stubborn visiting defensive block. Without specific individual threats to track, the battle becomes a chess match of systems: Lech’s proactive possession against Breidablik’s organized transition game. The visitors will likely cede territory, daring the Polish side to find a creative spark that has been missing in recent outings.
Our Prediction
A cagey encounter is the most likely script. Lech Poznań will dominate the ball but struggle to penetrate a compact Icelandic back line. We anticipate a breakthrough from a set-piece or a defensive lapse rather than open-play wizardry. Breidablik are specialists at staying in the game and should find enough space on the counter to snatch a vital away goal. A 1-1 draw feels inevitable, leaving everything to be decided in the return leg.