UEFA Champions League Qualifying Round 3
Malmo FF 0 - 0 FT FC Copenhagen
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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
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
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.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
Elias Achouri 49'
59' ↓ H. Bolin ↑S. Haksabanovic
65' Andrej Đurić
↓ J. Larsson ↑M. Mattsson 70'
75' ↓ O. Berg ↑A. Sigurdsson
75' ↓ L. Johnsen ↑K. Busuladzic
↓ A. Cornelius ↑V. Claesson 80'
Viktor Claesson 83'
87' ↓ T. Ali ↑E. Ekong
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Malmo FF
Goalkeepers
Robin Olsen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Colin Rösler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pontus Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrej Đurić 
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
105
Passes
7
Duels
Midfielders
Jens Stryger Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lasse Berg Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Otto Rosengren 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Busanello
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Oliver Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Hugo Bolin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Taha Ali 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
BENCH
Melker Ellborg 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Johan Karlsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Olsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nils Zätterström
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Lewicki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnór Sigurðsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Ekong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sead Hakšabanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Loukili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Skogmar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenan Busuladžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daníel Guðjohnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Copenhagen
Goalkeepers
Dominik Kotarski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Rodrigo Huescas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Pereira
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
88
Passes
5
Duels
Pantelis Hatzidiakos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Thomas Delaney
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
81
Passes
8
Duels
Lukas Lerager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Mohamed Elyounoussi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Elias Achouri
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Andreas Cornelius
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oscar Gadeberg-Buur
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Munashe Garananga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoram Zague
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Birger Meling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Claesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Magnus Mattsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominik Sarapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Clem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amin Chiakha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam West
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | Malmo FF | 0 - 0 | FC Copenhagen | UEFA Champions League | Eleda Stadion |
| 12/12/2019 | FC Copenhagen | 0 - 1 | Malmo FF | UEFA Europa League | Telia Parken |
| 10/03/2019 | Malmo FF | 1 - 1 | FC Copenhagen | UEFA Europa League | Eleda Stadion |
08/05/2025
12/12/2019
10/03/2019
Malmo FF Win
FC Copenhagen Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Malmo FF
FC Copenhagen
Malmo FF
FC Copenhagen
Malmö and Copenhagen Cancel Each Other Out in Champions League Stalemate
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. Two Nordic sides neutralised each other at Eleda Stadion, producing a sterile 0-0 that leaves the tie delicately poised heading into the return leg.
A Night of Defensive Intensity
From the opening whistle, this Champions League qualifier became a chess match rather than a football spectacle. Gabriel Pereira orchestrated Copenhagen's rearguard with the composure of a seasoned campaigner, earning a 7.7 rating for his outstanding performance. The Danish side's defensive discipline suffocated any attacking ambitions, despite controlling 49% possession and forcing seven corners. Andrej Ðurić matched that intensity for Malmö, anchoring the Swedish side's backline with a 7.6 display that frustrated Copenhagen's sporadic forays forward.
The Firepower Fizzle
Copenhagen dominated the shot count with 10 attempts, yet managed only one on target—a damning indictment of their final-third execution. Malmö, meanwhile, registered four shots with zero finding the target. Both sides squandered the Stakes of a European night: Copenhagen's seven corners yielded nothing; Malmö's possession advantage (51%) produced no cutting edge. The xG of 0.0 for both teams tells the story—neither side created a genuine scoring opportunity, only half-chances and desperation.
The Tactical Stalemate
This was a match defined by what didn't happen. Copenhagen's 16 fouls hinted at frustration as they chased a breakthrough that never came. Malmö's disciplined passing (85% accuracy across 524 passes) kept the match tight but sterile. The Balance tilted slightly toward Copenhagen's aggression, but Malmö's defensive solidity—particularly Ðurić's commanding presence—refused to crack. No red cards, no drama, no breakthrough. Just two teams cancelling each other out in a Champions League qualifier that felt more like a pre-season friendly than a battle for European football.
Key Questions
Who dominated possession at Eleda Stadion?
Malmö edged possession 51-49, but Copenhagen threatened more with 10 shots to Malmö's four.
Which player earned Man of the Match honours?
Gabriel Pereira's 7.7 rating edges out Andrej Ðurić's 7.6 for Copenhagen's defensive marshal.
What does this result mean for the return leg?
Everything remains open. A 0-0 draw leaves both sides with identical Stakes in Copenhagen.
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.
Scandinavian Heavyweights Duel for Continental Supremacy
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. This Battle of the North is defined by razor-thin margins and the desperation to reach the Champions League elite.
The Setup
At Eleda Stadion, the Balance of this Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round tie is precariously poised. Malmo FF enter the first leg knowing that domestic dominance counts for little when the Stakes of European qualification are on the line. While the hosts rely on their collective discipline, FC Copenhagen arrive with a squad of established Stars. The Danish visitors have shown a mixed bag of Form lately (DWWLL), but their pedigree in these high-pressure knockout scenarios remains a significant factor in the narrative of this encounter on August 05, 2025.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the transition. Copenhagen's creative engine, led by Magnus Mattsson and supported by Mohamed Elyounoussi, will look to stretch the home side's defensive shape. Malmo's midfield unit must maintain a rigid structure to protect their goal and bypass the reflexive shot-stopping of Dominik Kotarski. Without a standout individual threat in the data for the hosts, Malmo’s success depends entirely on their ability to neutralise Copenhagen's individual brilliance through superior organisation.
Our Prediction
Expect a classic first-leg chess match where neither side is willing to overcommit. Copenhagen possess the individual quality to snatch an away goal, but Malmo’s historical resilience in Sweden is difficult to break down. The match is likely to unfold as a series of tactical skirmishes in the middle third, culminating in a 1-1 draw that leaves everything to play for in the return leg.