Match report

FC Copenhagen Secures Victory Over Drita, Advances in Champions League

FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
2–0
FT
Drita
Drita
Jul 22, 2025

FC Copenhagen held off a valiant effort from Drita to secure a crucial 2-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League qualifier, advancing to the next round with two decisive penalty conversions by M. Mattsson. The match was marked by multiple yellow cards and key substitutions that helped FC Copenhagen maintain control.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: FC Copenhagen 2–0 Drita
  • • M. Mattsson scored both penalty goals at the 69th and 76th minutes.
  • • Drita received three yellow cards; V. Limaj (12'), A. Dabiqaj (37'), Raddy Ovouka (75').
  • • FC Copenhagen made five substitutions, including key player M. Mattsson.

Lineups

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 42 D. Kotarski (G)
  • 13 R. Huescas (D)
  • 5 Gabriel Pereira (D)
  • 4 M. Garananga (D)
  • 15 M. Lopez (D)
  • 12 L. Lerager (M)
  • 36 W. Clem (M)
  • 11 J. Larsson (M)
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi (M)
  • 30 E. Achouri (M)
  • 14 A. Cornelius (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Trott
  • 61 O. Buur
  • 7 V. Claesson
  • 8 M. Mattsson
  • 9 Y. Moukoko
  • 16 Robert
  • 19 A. Chiakha
  • 22 Y. Zague
  • 23 D. Sarapata
  • 24 B. Meling
  • 27 T. Delaney

Drita

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Maloku (G)
  • 2 B. Krasniqi (D)
  • 15 E. Bejtulai (D)
  • 5 J. Mesa (D)
  • 26 R. Ovouka (D)
  • 4 R. Broja (M)
  • 10 L. Balaj (M)
  • 8 V. Limaj (M)
  • 14 A. Dabiqaj (M)
  • 7 A. Ajzeraj (M)
  • 9 A. Manaj (F)

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Drita
    12' Drita Card · Yellow Card
    V. Limaj

    Foul

  2. Drita
    37' Drita Card · Yellow Card
    A. Dabiqaj

    Foul

  3. FC Copenhagen
    44' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Pereira

    Foul

  4. FC Copenhagen
    59' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cornelius · On: V. Claesson
  5. FC Copenhagen
    59' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Larsson · On: Y. Moukoko
  6. FC Copenhagen
    59' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lopez · On: B. Meling
  7. FC Copenhagen
    68' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Clem · On: M. Mattsson
  8. FC Copenhagen
    69' FC Copenhagen Goal · Penalty
    M. Mattsson
  9. FC Copenhagen
    74' FC Copenhagen Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. Mattsson
  10. Drita
    75' Drita Card · Yellow Card
    Raddy Ovouka

    Foul

  11. Drita
    76' Drita subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Limaj · On: B. Krasniqi
  12. FC Copenhagen
    76' FC Copenhagen Goal · Penalty
    M. Mattsson
  13. Drita
    80' Drita subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Balaj · On: V. Tusha
  14. FC Copenhagen
    84' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Achouri · On: Robert
  15. Drita
    90'+2 Drita subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ajzeraj · On: I. Zulfiu

Match Stats

Stat FC Copenhagen Drita
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 74%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 536 277
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 462 204
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Mattsson's first penalty goal at the 69th minute marked a turning point in favor of FC Copenhagen.
  • ▸ Drita's multiple yellow cards and subsequent substitutions weakened their defensive line, allowing M. Mattsson to capitalize on another penalty just one minute later.