Match report
Malmo FF Defeats Rīgas FS 4-1 in UEFA Champions League
Rīgas FS
1–4
FT
Malmo FF
Jul 22, 2025
Malmo FF dominated the match against Rīgas FS in the UEFA Champions League, securing a decisive 4-1 victory. The Swedes took an early lead through O. Rosengren and extended their advantage with goals from P. Jansson and S. Haksabanovic before halftime. Despite D. Lemajic's response for Rīgas FS, L. Johnsen sealed Malmo FF’s win with a penalty late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Malmo FF led 1-0 through O. Rosengren (13') and P. Jansson (35'), assisted by S. Haksabanovic and Busanello, respectively.
- • Rīgas FS responded with a goal from D. Lemajic (40'), assisted by R. Savalnieks.
- • S. Haksabanovic extended Malmo FF’s lead to 3-1 in the 58th minute, followed by L. Johnsen's penalty goal (88').
- • D. Ikaunieks and D. Zelenkovs were substitutes for Rīgas FS, while multiple substitutions occurred for Malmo FF.
Lineups
Rīgas FS
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 35 M. Maric (G)
- 11 R. Savalnieks (D)
- 21 E. Stuglis (D)
- 43 Z. Lipuscek (D)
- 70 M. Talla (M)
- 10 J. Ikaunieks (M)
- 30 H. Njie (D)
- 26 S. Panic (M)
- 18 D. Zelenkovs (M)
- 22 D. Lemajic (F)
- 9 D. Ikaunieks (F)
Substitutes
- 13 S. Vilkovs
- 16 J. Nerugals
- 4 R. Veips
- 8 L. Odisharia
- 25 P. Mares
- 27 R. Sibass
- 37 T. Wouter
- 41 Y. Karashima
- 71 B. Diedhiou
- 77 J. Porsan Clemente
- 81 S. Rakic
Malmo FF
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 30 R. Olsen (G)
- 19 C. Rosler (D)
- 18 P. Jansson (D)
- 5 A. Djuric (D)
- 25 Busanello (D)
- 17 J. Stryger (D)
- 16 O. Berg (M)
- 7 O. Rosengren (M)
- 38 H. Bolin (M)
- 22 T. Ali (M)
- 29 S. Haksabanovic (M)
Substitutes
- 33 M. Ellborg
- 2 J. Karlsson
- 6 O. Lewicki
- 8 A. Sigurdsson
- 9 I. Kiese
- 11 E. Ekong
- 13 M. Olsson
- 23 L. Johnsen
- 32 D. T. Gudjohnsen
- 35 N. Zatterstrom
- 37 A. Skogmar
- 40 K. Busuladzic
Timeline
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13' Malmo FF Goal · Normal GoalO. Rosengren · Assist: S. Haksabanovic
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35' Malmo FF Goal · Normal GoalP. Jansson · Assist: Busanello
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40' Rīgas FS Goal · Normal GoalD. Lemajic · Assist: R. Savalnieks
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58' Malmo FF Goal · Normal GoalS. Haksabanovic · Assist: H. Bolin
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62' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Ikaunieks · On: B. Diedhiou
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70' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Haksabanovic · On: A. Sigurdsson
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78' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Ali · On: E. Ekong
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78' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Rosengren · On: L. Johnsen
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78' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Djuric · On: N. Zatterstrom
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88' Malmo FF Goal · PenaltyL. Johnsen
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89' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Zelenkovs · On: S. Rakic
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89' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 5Off: H. Bolin · On: A. Skogmar
Match Stats
| Stat | Rīgas FS | Malmo FF |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Malmo FF’s quick 2-0 lead within the first 35 minutes set a decisive tone, stifling any hope of an early Rīgas FS comeback.
- ▸ Rīgas FS briefly narrowed the gap to 1-2 through D. Lemajic's goal in the 40th minute, but S. Haksabanovic’s and L. Johnsen's subsequent goals solidified Malmo FF's control over the match.