Match report

FC Copenhagen Stuns Malmo FF with 5-0 Victory in Champions League

FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
5–0
FT
Malmo FF
Malmo FF
Aug 12, 2025

FC Copenhagen utterly dominated the pitch as they secured an impressive 5-0 victory over Malmo FF on Tuesday night. This emphatic win, which saw Robert and M. Elyounoussi net multiple goals each, solidified their standing in the UEFA Champions League group stage.

Key Facts

  • • FC Copenhagen scored 5 goals against Malmo FF.
  • • Robert and M. Elyounoussi both scored twice for FC Copenhagen.
  • • R. Huescas opened the scoring with an assist from A. Cornelius in the 31st minute.
  • • Malmo FF received two yellow cards early on, one to O. Rosengren at 20' and another to A. Djuric at 36'.
  • • A penalty was canceled by VAR for Malmo FF in the 45+3 minutes.

Lineups

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 30 R. Olsen
  • 19 C. Rosler
  • 18 P. Jansson
  • 5 A. Djuric
  • 25 Busanello
  • 17 J. Stryger
  • 7 O. Rosengren
  • 23 L. Johnsen
  • 16 O. Berg
  • 38 H. Bolin
  • 29 S. Haksabanovic

Substitutes

  • 33 M. Ellborg
  • 2 J. Karlsson
  • 6 O. Lewicki
  • 8 A. Sigurdsson
  • 10 A. Christiansen
  • 11 E. Ekong
  • 21 S. Holmquist
  • 22 T. Ali
  • 32 D. T. Gudjohnsen
  • 35 N. Zatterstrom
  • 37 A. Skogmar
  • 40 K. Busuladzic

Malmo FF

Formation: 3-5-2

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
  • 16 Robert
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi
  • 14 A. Cornelius

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Malmo FF
    20' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    O. Rosengren

    Foul

  2. FC Copenhagen
    31' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Huescas · Assist: A. Cornelius
  3. Malmo FF
    36' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    A. Djuric

    Foul

  4. FC Copenhagen
    43' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    Robert · Assist: M. Elyounoussi
  5. Malmo FF
    45'+3 Malmo FF Var · Penalty cancelled
    Jens Stryger Larsen
  6. FC Copenhagen
    46' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Djuric · On: T. Ali
  7. FC Copenhagen
    51' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Elyounoussi · Assist: J. Larsson
  8. FC Copenhagen
    59' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Rosengren · On: E. Ekong
  9. FC Copenhagen
    59' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Johnsen · On: A. Skogmar
  10. Malmo FF
    65' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Larsson · On: V. Claesson
  11. FC Copenhagen
    67' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mattsson · Assist: M. Elyounoussi
  12. FC Copenhagen
    69' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    Robert · Assist: A. Cornelius
  13. FC Copenhagen
    71' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Berg · On: K. Busuladzic
  14. Malmo FF
    71' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Cornelius · On: Y. Moukoko
  15. Malmo FF
    71' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Mattsson · On: W. Clem
  16. Malmo FF
    76' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Lopez · On: B. Meling
  17. Malmo FF
    77' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Elyounoussi · On: Y. Zague
  18. FC Copenhagen
    80' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Haksabanovic · On: D. T. Gudjohnsen

Match Stats

Stat FC Copenhagen Malmo FF
Fouls 15 6
Pass Accuracy 88% 85%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 2 1
Total Passes 491 456
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 430 386
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Copenhagen capitalized on two early yellow cards given to Malmo FF, which disrupted their defensive stability.
  • ▸ The rapid scoring spree beginning with R. Huescas' goal at 31', followed by Robert's and M. Elyounoussi’s goals just minutes apart, completely demoralized the visiting team.