Match report

Malmo FF and FC Copenhagen Draw 0-0 in UEFA Champions League

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

In an intense battle of defensive prowess, Malmo FF secured a hard-fought point as they held off the attacking attempts from FC Copenhagen to end in a goalless draw. Both teams demonstrated tactical discipline throughout the game, with key substitutions and cautions highlighting moments of tension.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Malmo FF 0–0 FC Copenhagen
  • • E. Achouri (FC Copenhagen) received a yellow card at minute 49 for an argument with the referee.
  • • H. Bolin (Malmo FF) substituted in for S. Haksabanovic at minute 59.
  • • A. Djuric (Malmo FF) cautioned with a yellow card at minute 65 for committing a foul.

Lineups

Malmo FF

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 30 R. Olsen (G)
  • 19 C. Rosler (D)
  • 18 P. Jansson (D)
  • 5 A. Djuric (D)
  • 17 J. Stryger (M)
  • 23 L. Johnsen (M)
  • 7 O. Rosengren (M)
  • 25 Busanello (M)
  • 16 O. Berg (F)
  • 38 H. Bolin (F)
  • 22 T. Ali (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 M. Ellborg
  • 2 J. Karlsson
  • 6 O. Lewicki
  • 8 A. Sigurdsson
  • 11 E. Ekong
  • 13 M. Olsson
  • 29 S. Haksabanovic
  • 32 D. T. Gudjohnsen
  • 34 Z. Loukili
  • 35 N. Zatterstrom
  • 37 A. Skogmar
  • 40 K. Busuladzic

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)
  • 27 T. Delaney (M)
  • 12 L. Lerager (M)
  • 11 J. Larsson (M)
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi (M)
  • 30 E. Achouri (M)
  • 14 A. Cornelius (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 R. A. Runarsson
  • 61 O. Buur
  • 4 M. Garananga
  • 7 V. Claesson
  • 8 M. Mattsson
  • 16 Robert
  • 19 A. Chiakha
  • 22 Y. Zague
  • 23 D. Sarapata
  • 24 B. Meling
  • 36 W. Clem
  • 49 L. West

Timeline

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

    Argument

  2. Malmo FF
    59' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Bolin · On: S. Haksabanovic
  3. Malmo FF
    65' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    A. Djuric

    Foul

  4. FC Copenhagen
    70' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Larsson · On: M. Mattsson
  5. Malmo FF
    75' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Berg · On: A. Sigurdsson
  6. Malmo FF
    75' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Johnsen · On: K. Busuladzic
  7. FC Copenhagen
    80' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Cornelius · On: V. Claesson
  8. FC Copenhagen
    83' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    V. Claesson

    Foul

  9. Malmo FF
    87' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Ali · On: E. Ekong

Match Stats

Stat Malmo FF FC Copenhagen
Fouls 7 16
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 10
Corners 0 7
Total Passes 524 497
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 0 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 447 415
Shots Inside Box 2 3
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted slightly when E. Achouri of FC Copenhagen was shown a yellow card after an argument, disrupting their offensive flow.
  • ▸ Malmo FF made several key substitutions in the second half, bringing on H. Bolin and O. Berg to strengthen their defensive structure.