UEFA Europa League League Stage - 3
Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 - 3 FT FC Midtjylland
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Denil Castillo 41'
Franculino (V. Bak) 44'
HT
↓ D. Castillo ↑P. Bravo 46'
↓ Cho Gue-Sung ↑A. Simsir 46'
62' ↓ K. Andrade ↑S. Abu Farhi
↓ V. Byskov ↑K. Mbabu 64'
Philip Billing 68'
68' ↓ I. Noy ↑B. Lederman
68' ↓ E. Madmon ↑H. Varela
P. Billing (M. Erlic) 71'
↓ D. Osorio ↑M. Gogorza 72'
Mikel Gogorza 75'
Franculino (A. Simsir) 84'
↓ P. Billing ↑Lee Han-Beom 85'
87' ↓ D. Peretz ↑I. Shahar
87' ↓ O. Davida ↑I. Ben Simon
Han-Beom Lee 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Goalkeepers
R. Mishpati 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Midfielders
O. Davida 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
I. Sissokho 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Noy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
K. Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Y. Gerafi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Melika
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Heitor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Gropper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Ben Harush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ben Hamo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Lederman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Shahar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Malede
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abu Farhi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ben Simon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Midtjylland
Goalkeepers
E. Olafsson
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
O. Diao 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
46%
Duel Win %
M. Erlic 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
M. Bech Sorensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
V. Byskov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
P. Billing 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
D. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
V. Bak 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
11
Duels Won
85%
Win %
Forwards
D. Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Cho Gue-Sung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Franculino 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
J. Lossl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Ugboh
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lee Han-Beom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Mbabu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Bravo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Simsir 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Dani Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gogorza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Etim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2024 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 0 - 2 | FC Midtjylland | UEFA Europa League | Stadion Partizana |
10/03/2024
Maccabi Tel Aviv Win
FC Midtjylland Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Danish Masterclass at Gradski Stadion
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Midtjylland's clinical edge exposed a massive gulf in class, pushing them closer to the automatic knockout spots while leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv winless and searching for answers.
The Opening Act
The match at Gradski Stadion began with controlled possession from FC Midtjylland, who methodically took the sting out of the game. Maccabi Tel Aviv attempted to disrupt the visitors' rhythm, committing several tactical fouls to break up the play. However, the Danish side remained remarkably unfazed. The Stakes were incredibly high for a Maccabi squad utterly desperate for their first victory of this European campaign, yet they repeatedly found themselves pinned deep in their own half. A barrage of 24 combined shots turned the neutral venue into a veritable shooting gallery, perfectly reflecting the sheer Intensity of the first-half exchanges. Midtjylland's sustained set-piece pressure yielded a steady stream of 10 corners, keeping the hosts under constant duress. Just before the referee could signal for the interval, V. Bak brilliantly unlocked the defensive line with a perfectly weighted pass, allowing the ever-dangerous Franculino to draw first blood in the 44th minute.
The Pivot
Emerging from the tunnel for the second half, the hosts desperately needed an immediate spark. Instead, they crashed straight into a relentless, highly organized Danish wall. Midtjylland comfortably dictated the tempo throughout, holding 56% of the ball and completely suffocating Maccabi's isolated midfield. Despite the Israeli side managing 12 total shots, a mere three tested the keeper, exposing their severe lack of cutting edge. The definitive turning point arrived in the 71st minute. M. Erlic orchestrated a sweeping move that found P. Billing in space. Billing clinically dispatched the opportunity, doubling the advantage and immediately extinguishing any lingering hopes of a dramatic comeback. This crushing second goal shattered Maccabi's fragile resolve and highlighted a fatal lack of Balance in their defensive transitions. The visitors were no longer just looking to secure three away points; they were actively padding their goal difference for a deep European run.
Resolution
The final nail in the coffin was emphatically hammered home with just six minutes remaining on the clock. Super sub A. Simsir, who had been introduced to maintain the attacking momentum, carved open the tired backline and provided a flawless delivery. Franculino made no mistake, securing his well-deserved brace and capping off a miserable evening for the home side. This comprehensive 3-0 victory paints an incredibly vivid picture of a confident team soaring high in third place, directly juxtaposed against a broken squad languishing dead last in the 36-team table. There was absolutely no room for an Upset on this particular night. Midtjylland's devastating, ruthless efficiency in the final third firmly underlined their serious European knockout credentials. Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv remains tragically stranded on a solitary point, their disastrous continental campaign now effectively reduced to pure damage limitation.
Key Questions
What made Philip Billing the Man of the Match?
Billing bossed the midfield, earning an 8.5 rating. His decisive 71st-minute strike broke Maccabi's spirit and secured Midtjylland's dominant grip on the match.
How did substitute Philip Billing change the game?
While Billing actually started the match, his impact was undeniably game-changing. His clinical second-half goal effectively killed the tie, ensuring Midtjylland walked away with a comfortable 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.
Midtjylland Eye Top Eight While Maccabi Fight For Survival
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 57/100. FC Midtjylland's ruthless efficiency meets a historically porous Maccabi Tel Aviv defense in a matchup that could solidify the Danish side's direct qualification hopes.
The Setup
Stepping onto the pitch at Gradski Stadion this October 23, 2025, FC Midtjylland arrive looking every bit like tournament contenders. The Danish side sits comfortably in 3rd place, perfectly positioned to chase a top-eight direct qualification spot. Their impressive Form rating is fueled by a devastating attack that has already plundered 18 goals this campaign, making them a lethal prospect on their travels. Conversely, Maccabi Tel Aviv are enduring a continental nightmare. Rooted dead last in 36th place with zero wins and an abysmal five-match losing streak, the hosts are shipping nearly four goals per game at home. The competitive Balance of this tie is heavily skewed toward the visitors, but the Stakes for Maccabi could not be higher as they desperately try to claw their way back toward the top-24 playoff line.
Key Battle
Finding a spark in a misfiring team is difficult, but Maccabi's Saied Abu Farchi offers a rare glimmer of attacking hope for the hosts. His ability to create something from nothing will be heavily tested against Kevin Mbabu. The Midtjylland right-back is a physical force, bombing forward to provide relentless width while maintaining strict defensive discipline. If Abu Farchi can exploit the pockets of space Mbabu leaves behind, Maccabi might find some joy; if not, the Danish side will dictate the tempo entirely. In a fixture defined by vast disparities, individual Stars will decide how quickly the floodgates open.
Our Prediction
We fully expect Midtjylland to dominate from the opening whistle. The visitors will command possession, bypass Maccabi's fragile midfield, and ruthlessly exploit their defensive frailties. Look for a comfortable multi-goal victory for the Danish side, heaping further misery on the struggling hosts.