Match report

FC Midtjylland Defeats Ludogorets 2-0 in Europa League

Ludogorets
Ludogorets
0–2
FT
FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
Jan 23, 2025

FC Midtjylland defeated Ludogorets 2–0 in an important UEFA Europa League match held on January 23, 2025. The win puts FC Midtjylland in a strong position to advance further in the competition. Goals by D. Osorio and V. Byskov were decisive moments that secured their victory over Ludogorets.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Ludogorets 0–2 FC Midtjylland
  • • Goal Scorers: D. Osorio (18'), V. Byskov (95')
  • • Yellow Cards for Ludogorets: J. Piotrowski, Olivier Verdon
  • • Substitutions: Paulinho off for V. Bak at 46' and E. Chilufya received a yellow card late in the match

Lineups

Ludogorets

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 39 H. Bonmann (G)
  • 17 Son (D)
  • 24 O. Verdon (D)
  • 4 Dinis Almeida (D)
  • 3 A. Nedyalkov (D)
  • 6 J. Piotrowski (M)
  • 20 A. Camara (M)
  • 77 Erick Marcus (M)
  • 18 I. Chochev (M)
  • 11 Caio Vidal (M)
  • 12 Rwan Cruz (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Deroy Duarte
  • 14 D. Gropper
  • 73 F. Gigov
  • 15 E. Kurtulus
  • 1 S. Padt
  • 67 D. Hristov
  • 5 G. Terziev
  • 82 I. Yordanov
  • 72 Rosen Ivanov
  • 80 M. Stefanov
  • 19 G. Rusev

FC Midtjylland

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Lössl (G)
  • 43 K. Mbabu (D)
  • 4 O. Diao (D)
  • 22 M. Bech (D)
  • 55 V. Bak Jensen (D)
  • 21 D. Castillo (M)
  • 6 J. Andersson (M)
  • 24 O. Sørensen (M)
  • 11 D. Osorio (F)
  • 18 A. Buksa (F)
  • 58 A. Şimşir (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 Paulinho
  • 20 V. Byskov
  • 14 E. Chilufya
  • 41 M. Krüger-Johnsen
  • 19 P. Bravo
  • 17 K. Askildsen
  • 31 L. Selin
  • 15 C. Sørensen
  • 13 A. Gabriel
  • 30 O. Ejeheri
  • 3 Lee Han-Beom
  • 73 Juninho

Timeline

  1. FC Midtjylland
    18' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Osorio · Assist: Mads Bech Sørensen
  2. Ludogorets
    28' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    J. Piotrowski

    Foul

  3. Ludogorets
    43' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Olivier Verdon

    Foul

  4. FC Midtjylland
    46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Bak · On: Paulinho
  5. FC Midtjylland
    52' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mbabu

    Foul

  6. FC Midtjylland
    60' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Osorio · On: V. Byskov
  7. FC Midtjylland
    64' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Sorensen · On: E. Chilufya
  8. FC Midtjylland
    64' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Simsir · On: M. Gogorza
  9. Ludogorets
    77' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Camara · On: D. Duarte
  10. Ludogorets
    77' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Nedyalkov · On: D. Gropper
  11. FC Midtjylland
    80' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    E. Chilufya

    Foul

  12. FC Midtjylland
    85' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Castillo · On: P. Bravo
  13. FC Midtjylland
    90'+5 FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Byskov · Assist: P. Bravo
  14. Ludogorets
    90' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Caio Vidal · On: F. Gigov
  15. Ludogorets
    90' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Almeida · On: Edvin Kurtulus

Match Stats

Stat Ludogorets FC Midtjylland
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 72%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 518 300
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 6 6
xG 0.76 2.29
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 426 217
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Osorio's early goal at minute 18 set FC Midtjylland on course for victory, giving them confidence and control over Ludogorets.
  • ▸ The second goal by V. Byskov in injury time sealed the win for FC Midtjylland, securing their lead with a two-goal margin.