UEFA Europa League League Stage - 1
Malmo FF 1 - 2 FT Ludogorets
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' Busanello
P. Stanic 8'
E. Bile 23'
43' Adrian Skogmar
45'+6 Anders Christiansen
HT
60' ↓ A. Christiansen ↑L. Johnsen
Son 61'
↓ E. Bile ↑M. Machado 63'
↓ P. Stanic ↑F. Kaloc 63'
76' ↓ A. Skogmar ↑S. Holmquist
76' ↓ S. Haksabanovic ↑T. Ali
78' L. Johnsen (T. Ali)
↓ Erick Marcus ↑S. Ivanov 81'
Caio Vidal 88'
↓ D. Duarte ↑I. Chochev 88'
↓ D. Almeida ↑O. Verdon 88'
Pedro Naressi 90'+1
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
J. Stryger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Jansson 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
85
Passes
13
Duels
C. Rosler
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
90
Passes
7
Duels
Busanello 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
H. Bolin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Rosengren 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Skogmar
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
S. Haksabanovic
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
A. Christiansen
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
37
Passes
12
Duels
D. T. Gudjohnsen
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
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
Entry
A. Djuric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Olsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Lewicki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ekong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Holmquist
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ali 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
14
Minutes
7.2
Rating
L. Johnsen 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
K. Busuladzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Soumah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ludogorets
Goalkeepers
S. Padt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Andersson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Kurtulus
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
D. Almeida 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Son 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
D. Duarte 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
37%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Pedro Naressi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Stanic 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Erick Marcus
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
E. Bile
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Caio Vidal
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
BENCH
H. Bonmann
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Hristov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Verdon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Shishkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Chochev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kaloc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Stefanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Tekpetey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ivanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Marinov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Ivanov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2021 | Ludogorets | 2 - 1 | Malmo FF | UEFA Champions League | Huvepharma Arena |
| 08/18/2021 | Malmo FF | 2 - 0 | Ludogorets | UEFA Champions League | Eleda Stadion |
08/24/2021
08/18/2021
Malmo FF Win
Ludogorets Win
Draw
League Standings
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
Ludogorets Strike Early to Deepen Malmo's European Misery
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A ruthless first-half display from the visitors secured a vital away win, leaving the Swedish hosts languishing at the bottom of the league stage table.
Early Shockwaves at Eleda Stadium
The European lights at Eleda Stadium promised a tense affair, but the visitors completely disregarded the script. While Malmo FF dominated possession throughout the early exchanges, moving the ball with patient intent, they were repeatedly caught out by a vicious transition game. The off-the-charts Intensity of the Bulgarian outfit forced an immediate breakthrough. A frantic sequence in the box led to a VAR review in the sixth minute, confirming a penalty following an incident involving Edvin Kurtulus. Taking responsibility from the spot, P. Stanic stepped up just two minutes later and dispatched a clinical strike. That early hammer blow immediately silenced the home crowd and established a tactical pattern that would define the entire first half, leaving the Swedish hosts scrambling to find a foothold in a match rapidly slipping away.
The Bulgarian Barrage
Falling behind often prompts a swift attacking response, but the hosts found themselves pinned back by an unrelenting offensive wave. The Balance of power shifted entirely toward the visitors, who transformed the final third into a shooting gallery, eventually racking up 21 total attempts. This relentless pressure paid off once again in the 23rd minute when E. Bile found a pocket of space and finished expertly, doubling the advantage. A two-goal deficit could easily have turned into a humiliation if not for the heroics of Robin Olsen. The veteran goalkeeper was an absolute wall, pulling off a remarkable seven saves to keep his team breathing. His spectacular interventions prevented a first-half route and ensured the Swedish side retained a faint glimmer of hope heading into the dressing room.
Substitutes Spark Late Hope
Desperation forced the home bench into action, and those tactical rolls of the dice nearly salvaged a point. The introduction of fresh legs completely altered the dynamic, injecting much-needed directness into a previously sterile attack. In the 78th minute, a brilliant sequence saw substitute T. Ali carve open the tired Bulgarian defence, laying a perfect pass for fellow arrival L. Johnsen to hammer home. Suddenly, the stadium erupted, and the Stakes were raised to fever pitch as the hosts threw everything forward in search of an equaliser. Despite a barrage of late crosses and mounting tension, Ludogorets survived the onslaught. The final whistle confirmed a crucial victory that fuels their playoff aspirations, while the agonizing defeat leaves the hosts rooted near the bottom of the continental standings.
Key Questions
How did substitute Yves Erick Bile change the game?
Bile doubled the lead in the 23rd minute, providing the decisive two-goal cushion that ultimately secured the vital away victory for Ludogorets.
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.
Malmo's Fading European Dreams Meet Ludogorets' Playoff Push
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. With the hosts rooted near the bottom of the table, this clash at Eleda Stadium is a survival mission for Malmo against a Ludogorets side eyeing the top-24 playoff line.
The Setup
Malmo FF enter this September 24, 2025 fixture staring down the barrel of early elimination. Their dismal string of recent defeats yields a shockingly low Form rating, casting a dark shadow over their European campaign. Sitting 35th with just one point, the Stakes for the home side are desperate as they seek a vital lifeline. However, the overall objective Stakes of the match remain relatively low for neutral viewers, compounded by a lack of marquee names driving the modest Stars metric. On the other side, Ludogorets are navigating the tournament effectively. Sitting 22nd with ten points, the Bulgarian outfit know a result here further cements their grip on a top-24 playoff spot.
Key Battle
With no distinct individual matchups dominating the narrative, this contest boils down to Malmo's leaky back line against Ludogorets' opportunistic counter-attack. The hosts must push forward to snap their losing streak, inevitably leaving massive defensive gaps for the visiting wingers to exploit in transition.
Our Prediction
Ludogorets to take all three points. Malmo's dreadful form and poor tactical Balance point to a comfortable away victory, as the visitors pick off the desperate Swedes on the break to secure their playoff trajectory.