UEFA Champions League Gameweek 1
Slavia Praha 2 - 3 FT Lens
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45' ↓ David Zima ↑Mikulas Konecny
HT
48' Mikulas Konecny
49' Mikulas Konecny
51' Danijel Sturm (Samuel Isife)
↓ Franjo Ivanovic ↑Mezian Soares Mesloub 61'
Ismaëlo Ganiou 62'
↓ Souleymane Sagnan ↑Odsonne Édouard 62'
↓ Michał Skóraś ↑Ruben Aguilar 62'
Abdallah Sima 73'
↓ Amadou Haidara ↑Florian Sotoca 75'
↓ Abdallah Sima ↑Junior Kadile 75'
76' ↓ Mojmír Chytil ↑Tomáš Chorý
76' ↓ Oskar Kubiak ↑David Jurasek
82' ↓ Wiktor Nowak ↑Toumani Diakite
84' ↓ Samuel Isife ↑Ivan Schranz
88' Danijel Sturm
Florian Thauvin (Mezian Soares Mesloub) 90'+1
Ruben Aguilar 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Slavia Praha
Goalkeepers
Jakub Markovič 
MAGNET
41
Activity
41
Activity
41
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Tomáš Vlček 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
David Zima 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Štěpán Chaloupek 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Samuel Isife 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Wiktor Nowak
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Michal Sadílek
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
O. Kubiak
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Emmanuel Dennis
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Danijel Sturm 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.1
Rating
Forwards
Mojmír Chytil
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Nazar Domchak 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adam Rezek
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Jurásek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakub Kolísek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikuláš Konečný 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
4.9
Rating
Eliáš Piták
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Barcot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toumani Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pavel Kacor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomáš Chorý
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Schranz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Kyllian Antonio
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Pierre-Ismaëlo Ganiou 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Souleymane Sagnan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
Michał Skóraś
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Andrija Bulatović
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Amadou Haidara
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Matthieu Udol
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Florian Thauvin
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Abdallah Sima 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Franjo Ivanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Régis Gurtner
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jean-Clair Todibo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Aguilar
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Jonathan Gradit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nidal Čelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michaël Cuisance
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mezian Mesloub
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Thorgan Hazard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odsonne Édouard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Kadile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Slavia Praha
Lens
Slavia Praha
Lens
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stoppage-Time Sorcery Stuns Ten-Man Slavia
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. A breathtaking finish turned a gritty stalemate into a five-goal masterpiece, proving that ten-man underdogs can bite back, but top-tier quality always has the final word.
Opening Act
Early on, Lens commanded the tempo, stroking the ball around the Fortuna Arena while probing the hosts' stubborn block. The Balance of the tie looked heavily tilted toward the French side as they dominated 63% of possession. Yet, Slavia Praha refused to be swept away, turning the pitch into a chaotic battlefield. Both sides exchanged heavy blows in a half that ultimately served as a precursor to a massive 44 combined shots by the final whistle. Despite the visitors pressing high and forcing a barrage of attempts, the breakthrough remained elusive in a tense opening frame.
The Pivot
The true turning point arrived in the 48th minute, courtesy of a VAR intervention that upgraded Mikulas Konecny's booking to a straight red card. Down to ten men, the hosts inexplicably found another gear. Danijel Sturm defied logic by smashing Slavia into the lead just moments later. The Intensity spiked violently as Lens scrambled to respond, throwing bodies forward and finally levelling through Abdallah Sima in the 73rd minute. The match transitioned from a tactical chess match into a chaotic slugfest, with both sides completely abandoning their defensive structures in pursuit of a crucial Champions League victory.
Resolution
Just when a draw seemed inevitable, the late drama reached mythological levels. Sturm thought he had secured a historic winner for Slavia in the 88th minute, sending the home crowd into raptures. But Lens delivered a brutal counter-punch. Substitute Ruben Aguilar smashed an equaliser right on 90 minutes. Before the hosts could even catch their breath, Florian Thauvin slotted home an unbelievable stoppage-time winner, orchestrated perfectly by Mezian Soares Mesloub. The sheer volume of late lead changes cemented this as an unforgettable European night.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Mikulas Konecny impact the match?
Instead of folding, ten-man Slavia immediately took the lead, sparking a chaotic second half that saw five goals and relentless end-to-end action.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A massive 44 total shots and complete structural collapse after the red card turned a tight contest into a relentless, wide-open shooting gallery.
How dramatic was the late winner by F. Thauvin?
It was the ultimate gut punch, arriving just moments after Aguilar's 90th-minute equaliser to complete a ridiculous turnaround against a heartbroken ten-man side.
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.
A Tactical Chess Match to Open the European Campaign
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. An intensely balanced affair that might lack fireworks but sets the early tone for the grueling top-24 playoff race.
The Setup
Slavia Praha welcome Lens to the Fortuna Arena for this highly anticipated UEFA Champions League opener. With both sides knowing that securing a top-24 playoff spot—or pushing for top-8 direct qualification—starts with solid home form, caution may reign supreme. A modest Form rating indicates neither side has hit top gear in their respective domestic campaigns just yet. However, the Balance rating is off the charts, signaling an incredibly tight matchup where the Czech hosts and their French visitors are separated by the thinnest of margins. A low Stakes assessment reflects the early nature of this League Stage phase, while the lack of global household names yields a rather modest Stars rating. This is a game for the purists.
Key Battle
We expect a grueling unit-versus-unit clash in the middle of the park that will dictate the flow of the game. Slavia's midfield engine room, featuring the creative instincts of C. Zafeiris and the tenacity of M. Sadílek, will attempt to break down a resilient Lens defensive block. That away backline, marshaled physically by S. Baidoo and F. Medina, will look to sit deep, absorb the early pressure, and frustrate the home crowd before looking for quick transitions.
Our Prediction
We back Lens to edge a narrow 1-0 victory. Slavia Praha will likely control the early possession and dictate the tempo, but the visitors possess just enough defensive grit to weather the storm and snatch a crucial winner from a late set-piece or counter-attack.