Match report

FC Copenhagen Defeats FC Basel 1893 2-0 in UEFA Champions League Opener

FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
2–0
FT
FC Basel 1893
FC Basel 1893
Aug 27, 2025

FC Copenhagen stuns visiting FC Basel 1893 with two well-timed goals in the first half, securing a 2-0 win in their UEFA Champions League opener. The victory was marked by A. Cornelius's goal just before halftime and Y. Moukoko’s penalty conversion late into the second half.

Key Facts

  • • A. Cornelius scored for FC Copenhagen at 46 minutes.
  • • Y. Moukoko converted a penalty at 84 minutes to secure the win.
  • • FC Basel made multiple substitutions, including Y. Moukoko entering in the second half.
  • • V. Claesson received a yellow card for FC Copenhagen.

Lineups

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hitz
  • 6 K. Tsunemoto
  • 26 A. Barisic
  • 3 N. Vouilloz
  • 31 D. Schmid
  • 5 Metinho
  • 22 L. Leroy
  • 19 M. Soticek
  • 10 X. Shaqiri
  • 7 P. Otele
  • 17 M. Broschinski

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Salvi
  • 47 T. Pfeiffer
  • 8 K. Koindredi
  • 14 A. Bacanin
  • 23 A. Ajeti
  • 27 K. Ruegg
  • 28 D. Kacuri
  • 29 M. Cisse
  • 39 Junior Ze
  • 40 A. Rexhaj
  • 43 M. Akahomen
  • 46 Kaio Eduardo

FC Basel 1893

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 42 D. Kotarski
  • 13 R. Huescas
  • 6 P. Hatzidiakos
  • 5 Gabriel Pereira
  • 15 M. Lopez
  • 11 J. Larsson
  • 8 M. Mattsson
  • 12 L. Lerager
  • 30 E. Achouri
  • 14 A. Cornelius
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi

Substitutes

  • 31 R. A. Runarsson
  • 61 O. Buur
  • 4 M. Garananga
  • 7 V. Claesson
  • 9 Y. Moukoko
  • 16 Robert
  • 20 J. Suzuki
  • 22 Y. Zague
  • 23 D. Sarapata
  • 24 B. Meling
  • 27 T. Delaney
  • 36 W. Clem

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    46' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cornelius · Assist: E. Achouri
  2. FC Basel 1893
    61' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Achouri · On: Y. Moukoko
  3. FC Basel 1893
    64' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Mattsson · On: W. Clem
  4. FC Copenhagen
    68' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Broschinski · On: A. Ajeti
  5. FC Copenhagen
    79' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Leo Leroy · On: K. Koindredi
  6. FC Copenhagen
    79' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Soticek · On: Junior Ze
  7. FC Basel 1893
    80' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Cornelius · On: V. Claesson
  8. FC Basel 1893
    80' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Larsson · On: Robert
  9. FC Copenhagen
    84' FC Copenhagen Goal · Penalty
    Y. Moukoko
  10. FC Copenhagen
    85' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    V. Claesson

    Foul

  11. FC Copenhagen
    86' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: X. Shaqiri · On: Kaio Eduardo

Match Stats

Stat FC Copenhagen FC Basel 1893
Fouls 25 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 87%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 20
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 403 534
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 9
Shots on Target 7 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 318 462
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 3 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Cornelius's goal at 46 minutes gave FC Copenhagen an early advantage, setting the stage for their victory.
  • ▸ Y. Moukoko’s penalty conversion at 84 minutes solidified the win and dampened any hopes of a comeback from FC Basel.