Match report

FC Copenhagen Defeats Drita 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Drita
Drita
0–1
FT
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Jul 29, 2025

FC Copenhagen edged out Drita 1-0 in their UEFA Champions League encounter on July 29th. Despite an early red card for Drita's L. Balaj, the Danish side capitalized with a goal from A. Cornelius assisted by M. Elyounoussi, ensuring they maintained control throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Drita 0-1 FC Copenhagen
  • • L. Balaj of Drita was shown a red card at 27 minutes due to violent conduct
  • • A. Cornelius scored the match-winning goal for FC Copenhagen in the 42nd minute, assisted by M. Elyounoussi
  • • E. Achouri and Thomas Delaney received yellow cards for FC Copenhagen

Lineups

Drita

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 42 D. Kotarski
  • 13 R. Huescas
  • 5 Gabriel Pereira
  • 4 M. Garananga
  • 6 P. Hatzidiakos
  • 12 L. Lerager
  • 27 T. Delaney
  • 24 B. Meling
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi
  • 30 E. Achouri
  • 14 A. Cornelius

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Trott
  • 61 O. Buur
  • 8 M. Mattsson
  • 9 Y. Moukoko
  • 11 J. Larsson
  • 15 M. Lopez
  • 16 Robert
  • 19 A. Chiakha
  • 22 Y. Zague
  • 23 D. Sarapata
  • 36 W. Clem
  • 49 L. West

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Maloku
  • 2 B. Krasniqi
  • 5 J. Mesa
  • 15 E. Bejtulai
  • 26 R. Ovouka
  • 14 A. Dabiqaj
  • 4 R. Broja
  • 10 L. Balaj
  • 19 B. Krasniqi
  • 7 A. Ajzeraj
  • 9 A. Manaj

Substitutes

  • 22 L. Behluli
  • 94 L. Rexhepi
  • 3 B. Sheji
  • 8 V. Limaj
  • 17 S. Ibrahim
  • 18 D. Bonsu
  • 20 I. Zulfiu
  • 23 E. Morina
  • 25 V. Tusha
  • 36 I. Mustafa
  • 66 E. Sylejmani

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    5' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    E. Achouri

    Foul

  2. FC Copenhagen
    25' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas Delaney

    Foul

  3. Drita
    27' Drita Card · Red Card
    L. Balaj

    Violent conduct

  4. FC Copenhagen
    42' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cornelius · Assist: M. Elyounoussi
  5. Drita
    46' Drita subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Achouri · On: J. Larsson
  6. Drita
    46' Drita subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Thomas Delaney · On: W. Clem
  7. FC Copenhagen
    52' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Munashe Garananga

    Foul

  8. Drita
    61' Drita subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Cornelius · On: Y. Moukoko
  9. FC Copenhagen
    64' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Manaj · On: V. Tusha
  10. FC Copenhagen
    80' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ajzeraj · On: B. Sheji
  11. FC Copenhagen
    80' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rron Broja · On: V. Limaj
  12. Drita
    81' Drita subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Elyounoussi · On: Robert
  13. Drita
    88' Drita subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Lerager · On: D. Sarapata
  14. FC Copenhagen
    90'+2 FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Krasniqi · On: E. Sylejmani

Match Stats

Stat Drita FC Copenhagen
Fouls 13 19
Pass Accuracy 78% 87%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 9
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 311 557
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 244 483
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of Drita's L. Balaj in the 27th minute shifted momentum heavily towards FC Copenhagen, who capitalized on their numerical advantage.
  • ▸ A. Cornelius' goal at the 42nd minute marked a turning point that sealed FC Copenhagen's victory and set the tone for the remainder of the match.