Match report
FC Basel 1893 and FC Copenhagen Draw 1-1 in UEFA Champions League Opener
FC Basel 1893
1–1
FT
FC Copenhagen
Aug 20, 2025
In a highly competitive UEFA Champions League match, FC Basel 1893 and FC Copenhagen fought to a 1-1 draw. Xherdan Shaqiri's early penalty put Basel ahead before Gabriel Pereira equalized for Copenhagen just before halftime. The game saw several yellow cards and a red card issued to Jonas Adjei Adjetey of Basel, but despite being down to ten men, they managed to secure the point against tough competition.
Key Facts
- • Xherdan Shaqiri scored a penalty for FC Basel 1893 in the 14th minute.
- • Gabriel Pereira equalized for FC Copenhagen in the 45th minute with an assist from M. Lopez.
- • Jonas Adjei Adjetey received a red card for FC Basel 1893 in the 82nd minute.
- • There were multiple yellow cards issued to players of both teams throughout the match.
Lineups
FC Basel 1893
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Hitz (G)
- 6 K. Tsunemoto (D)
- 26 A. Barisic (D)
- 32 J. Adjetey (D)
- 31 D. Schmid (D)
- 5 Metinho (M)
- 22 L. Leroy (M)
- 19 M. Soticek (M)
- 10 X. Shaqiri (M)
- 7 P. Otele (M)
- 23 A. Ajeti (F)
Substitutes
- 13 M. Salvi
- 47 T. Pfeiffer
- 3 N. Vouilloz
- 8 K. Koindredi
- 14 A. Bacanin
- 17 M. Broschinski
- 28 D. Kacuri
- 29 M. Cisse
- 39 Junior Ze
- 43 M. Akahomen
- 46 Kaio Eduardo
FC Copenhagen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 42 D. Kotarski (G)
- 13 R. Huescas (D)
- 5 Gabriel Pereira (D)
- 6 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
- 15 M. Lopez (D)
- 12 L. Lerager (M)
- 36 W. Clem (M)
- 11 J. Larsson (M)
- 10 M. Elyounoussi (M)
- 16 Robert (M)
- 14 A. Cornelius (F)
Substitutes
- 31 R. A. Runarsson
- 61 O. Buur
- 4 M. Garananga
- 7 V. Claesson
- 8 M. Mattsson
- 9 Y. Moukoko
- 20 J. Suzuki
- 22 Y. Zague
- 23 D. Sarapata
- 24 B. Meling
Timeline
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12' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow CardR. Huescas
Foul
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14' FC Basel 1893 Goal · PenaltyX. Shaqiri
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28' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow CardKeigo Tsunemoto
Foul
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43' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow CardJonas Adjei Adjetey
Foul
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45'+2 FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow CardLeo Leroy
Foul
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45' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal GoalGabriel Pereira · Assist: M. Lopez
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53' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow CardL. Lerager
Foul
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62' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow CardJ. Larsson
Foul
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64' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1Off: Robert · On: Y. Moukoko
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68' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ajeti · On: M. Broschinski
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70' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Larsson · On: M. Mattsson
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77' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Soticek · On: K. Koindredi
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82' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow CardJonas Adjei Adjetey
Foul
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82' FC Basel 1893 Card · Red CardJonas Adjei Adjetey
Foul
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83' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Clem · On: V. Claesson
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84' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 3Off: Leo Leroy · On: N. Vouilloz
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88' FC Copenhagen Var · Goal cancelledA. Cornelius
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90' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow CardAdrian Leon Barišić
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Basel 1893 | FC Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 87% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 430 | 521 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 365 | 453 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Xherdan Shaqiri's penalty in the early stages put FC Basel ahead, creating an initial advantage.
- ▸ The red card received by Jonas Adjei Adjetey in the second half shifted momentum towards FC Copenhagen, but they could not capitalize on their numerical superiority to secure a win.