UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round
Malmo FF 0 - 0 FT FC Copenhagen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
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
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Malmo FF
Goalkeepers
R. Olsen 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Defenders
C. Rosler
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Jansson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Djuric 
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
105
Passes
7
Duels
Midfielders
J. Stryger
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
L. Johnsen 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
O. Rosengren
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Busanello 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
M. Ellborg 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Karlsson 
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
M. Olsson
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
N. Zatterstrom
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
O. Lewicki
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
A. Sigurdsson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Ekong
CAMEO
4
Minutes
4
Minutes
2
Touches
None
Events
S. Haksabanovic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Z. Loukili
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
A. Skogmar
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
K. Busuladzic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. T. Gudjohnsen
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
FC Copenhagen
Goalkeepers
D. Kotarski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
R. Huescas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gabriel Pereira
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
88
Passes
5
Duels
P. Hatzidiakos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Lopez
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
46%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Midfielders
T. Delaney 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
L. Lerager
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
29%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
J. Larsson
NPC
70
Minutes
70
Minutes
9%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
M. Elyounoussi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
E. Achouri
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
A. Cornelius
NPC
80
Minutes
80
Minutes
9%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
R. A. Runarsson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Buur
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Garananga
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Y. Zague
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
B. Meling
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
V. Claesson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Mattsson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Robert
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
D. Sarapata
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
W. Clem
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
A. Chiakha
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
L. West
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2025 | 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 |
| 03/10/2019 | Malmo FF | 1 - 1 | FC Copenhagen | UEFA Europa League | Eleda Stadion |
05/08/2025
12/12/2019
03/10/2019
Malmo FF Win
FC Copenhagen Win
Draw
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Malmö and Copenhagen Cancel Each Other Out in Champions League Stalemate
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. 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.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Scandinavian Heavyweights Duel for Continental Supremacy
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. 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.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes. The intensity of a Nordic derby combined with Champions League stakes makes for an absorbing, high-tension spectacle.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw. Both teams will likely prioritise defensive solidity to ensure the tie remains alive for the second leg.
Where are Malmo FF and FC Copenhagen in the league table?
Copenhagen currently has 8 points from 7 matches in their season context; Malmo’s domestic standing is not specified here.
What is FC Copenhagen's current form?
Their recent form is inconsistent, recorded as DWWLL over their last five competitive outings.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Magnus Mattsson is the standout for Copenhagen, with 2 goals in 1 matches and an elite 8.9 average rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.