UEFA Europa League Gameweek 1
PAOK 0 - 0 FT Maccabi Tel Aviv
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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
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.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
24' Jonjoe Kenny
Issouf Sissokho 37'
Dor Peretz 37'
HT
Mohamed Camara 65'
66' ↓ M. Ozdoev ↑M. Camara
66' ↓ Taison ↑K. Despodov
72' ↓ G. Giakoumakis ↑F. Chalov
↓ I. Sissokho ↑I. Noy 73'
↓ O. Davida ↑H. Varela 73'
86' ↓ G. Konstantelias ↑L. Ivanusec
↓ S. Jehezkel ↑E. Madmon 89'
↓ K. Andrade ↑I. Shahar 90'+2
Kristijan Belić 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
PAOK
Goalkeepers
Jiří Pavlenka 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jonjoe Kenny 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Tomasz Kędziora 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Giannis Michailidis 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baba Rahman
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Soualiho Meïté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Magomed Ozdoev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Andrija Živković
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Giannis Konstantelias
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Taison
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Georgios Giakoumakis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Dimitrios Monastirlis 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antonis Tsiftsis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alessandro Vogliacco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dejan Lovren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joan Sastre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Greg Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mady Camara
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alessandro Bianco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fedor Chalov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Ivanušec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dimitrios Chatsidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kiril Despodov 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
2%
Pass Acc
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Goalkeepers
Roi Mishpati
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Tyrese Asante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raz Shlomo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Ali Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roy Revivo
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Issouf Sissokho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Kristijan Belić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osher Davida
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kervin Andrade
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sagiv Yehezkel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Dor Peretz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Yoav Gerafi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ofek Melika
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Heitor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denny Gropper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noam Ben Harush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Lederman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Itamar Noy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ido Shahar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yonas Malede
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elad Madmon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hélio Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saied Abu Farchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
PAOK
Maccabi Tel Aviv
PAOK
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Goalkeeping Masterclass Denies PAOK at Toumba
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. A relentless barrage of shots hit a brick wall as heroic defending and VAR interventions forced a breathless goalless draw in Greece.
The Early Siege
The atmosphere inside Toumba Stadium was electric from the very first minute. PAOK immediately stamped their authority on the contest, eager to reward their vocal supporters. They controlled possession with a solid 55 percent share, dictating the tempo across the midfield. The hosts pinned Maccabi Tel Aviv deep into their own half, winning nine corners and applying massive set-piece pressure. The Stakes were enormous for the visitors, who desperately needed a lifeline after a dreadful run of form in European competition. Yet, despite facing a barrage of 18 shots, Maccabi refused to crumble. Tyrese Asante delivered an outstanding performance at the heart of the defence. He threw his body on the line, blocking passing lanes and frustrating the Greek side's relentless attacking waves.
The VAR Intervention
The Intensity went completely off the charts as the first half drew to a close. Just when the home side looked utterly dominant, a shocking twist silenced the crowd. In the 37th minute, a lightning-fast counter-attack saw Dor Peretz smash the ball into the net. Maccabi thought they had executed the perfect smash-and-grab. Celebrations erupted on the away bench. Then came the VAR review. The goal was wiped out, rescuing the hosts from a massive defensive collapse. That crucial intervention shifted the momentum back to the Greek side. However, Maccabi continued to look dangerous on the break. Jiří Pavlenka had to stay incredibly sharp. The goalkeeper commanded his area brilliantly, producing three vital saves to deny any further shock breakthroughs.
A Frustrating Stalemate
The second half developed into an agonizing war of attrition. A combined 27 shots flew toward goal throughout the match, turning the pitch into a chaotic battleground. The Balance of play favoured PAOK, but their finishing severely lacked a clinical edge. Whenever they did breach the backline, Maccabi’s Roei Mashpati was there to slam the door shut. The visiting keeper put on an absolute clinic, making four essential saves to keep his clean sheet intact. This hard-fought goalless draw leaves PAOK sitting 17th, clinging to their playoff ambitions but ruing missed opportunities. Maccabi finally stops their disastrous five-match losing streak, earning their very first point of the league stage. It is a vital morale boost, but they remain stranded near the bottom.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled a crucial 37th-minute strike from Dor Peretz, denying Maccabi Tel Aviv a shock lead and keeping the match deadlocked at a pivotal moment.
What made Jiří Pavlenka the Man of the Match?
Jiří Pavlenka earned his stellar rating by making three crucial saves, anchoring the PAOK defence and neutralizing Maccabi Tel Aviv's dangerous counter-attacking threats.
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.
PAOK Poised to Punish Reeling Maccabi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. A rock-bottom Stakes rating reflects a mismatched tie where the visitors are merely fighting for pride rather than progression.
The Setup
The Europa League stage brings Maccabi Tel Aviv to Toumba Stadium on September 24, 2025. The visitors are enduring a nightmare European campaign. Rooted to 36th place with a lone point, their Form rating matches a disastrous five-game losing streak. PAOK sit comfortably in 17th, well within the top-24 playoff line. Our Stars rating indicates a lack of marquee household names, but the Greek side possesses enough firepower to dictate the narrative. The severe lack of Balance here points to a long, punishing night for the away side.
Key Battle
It comes down to Maccabi's brittle defensive unit, anchored by R. Revivo, desperately trying to survive the home side's attacking waves. With 22 goals already leaked, the visitors simply cannot protect their penalty area. Expect C. Zafeiris to exploit those massive structural gaps early and dictate the tempo from midfield.
Our Prediction
A straightforward 3-0 win for the hosts. Maccabi's confidence is completely shattered. The Greek outfit will control possession, press high, and secure three points to consolidate their playoff position.