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
Our take on every player in this match
Malmo FF
Goalkeepers
R. Olsen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
C. Rosler
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Djuric 
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
105
Passes
7
Duels
Midfielders
J. Stryger
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
O. 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
BENCH
M. Ellborg 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Karlsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
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M. Olsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
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Entry
N. Zatterstrom
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Entry
O. Lewicki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
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Entry
A. Sigurdsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
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Entry
E. Ekong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
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Entry
S. Haksabanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Loukili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Skogmar
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
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Entry
K. Busuladzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
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Entry
D. T. Gudjohnsen
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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FC Copenhagen
Goalkeepers
D. Kotarski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
R. 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
P. Hatzidiakos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
T. Delaney
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
81
Passes
8
Duels
L. Lerager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
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
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Zague
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Meling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Claesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mattsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Sarapata
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15
Late Mins
15
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0
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Entry
W. Clem
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15
Late Mins
15
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0
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Entry
A. Chiakha
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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L. West
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Started
Entry
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
Scandinavian Heavyweights Duel for Continental Supremacy
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. 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.