Match report

Plzen Stuns Anderlecht 2-0 in Europa League Clash

Plzen
Plzen
2–0
FT
Anderlecht
Anderlecht
Jan 23, 2025

Plzen stunned Belgian giants Anderlecht on Tuesday night, securing a crucial 2-0 win at the Eden Arena in their UEFA Europa League clash. The Czech side's lethal attacking trio of Lukáš Červ and Pato Adu orchestrated the victory with well-placed goals. Despite an early missed penalty by Petr Sulc, Plzen maintained their composure to outplay a demoralized Anderlecht, who struggled to find any rhythm throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Plzen 2–0 Anderlecht
  • • Goals by Lukáš Červ (3') and Pato Adu (45')
  • • Plzen missed a penalty in the 11th minute, taken by Petr Sulc
  • • Anderlecht made multiple substitutions but failed to find their footing on the pitch

Lineups

Plzen

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Jedlička (G)
  • 40 S. Dweh (D)
  • 3 S. Marković (D)
  • 21 V. Jemelka (D)
  • 23 L. Kalvach (M)
  • 24 M. Havel (M)
  • 6 L. Červ (M)
  • 31 P. Šulc (M)
  • 22 Cadu (M)
  • 80 P. Adu (F)
  • 11 M. Vydra (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 D. Vašulín
  • 10 J. Kopic
  • 12 A. Sojka
  • 29 T. Slončík
  • 2 L. Hejda
  • 5 J. Paluska
  • 13 M. Tvrdoň
  • 32 M. Valenta
  • 30 V. Baier
  • 20 J. Panoš

Anderlecht

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 26 C. Coosemans (G)
  • 4 J. Šimić (D)
  • 32 L. Dendoncker (D)
  • 6 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 25 T. Foket (M)
  • 23 M. Rits (M)
  • 17 T. Leoni (M)
  • 79 A. Maamar (M)
  • 83 T. Degreef (F)
  • 20 L. Vázquez (F)
  • 19 N. Angulo (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Y. Verschaeren
  • 54 K. Sardella
  • 11 T. Hazard
  • 7 F. Amuzu
  • 5 M. N'Diaye
  • 42 K. Goto
  • 78 A. Tajaouart
  • 63 T. Vanhoutte
  • 16 M. Kikkenborg
  • 73 A. Lapage

Timeline

  1. Plzen
    3' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    Lukáš Červ · Assist: M. Vydra
  2. Plzen
    11' Plzen Goal · Missed Penalty
    P. Sulc
  3. Plzen
    45' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Adu · Assist: M. Vydra
  4. Anderlecht
    46' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ali Maamar · On: Y. Verschaeren
  5. Anderlecht
    61' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Thomas Foket · On: K. Sardella
  6. Anderlecht
    61' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Degreef · On: T. Hazard
  7. Anderlecht
    61' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nilson Angulo · On: F. Amuzu
  8. Plzen
    76' Plzen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Vydra · On: D. Vasulin
  9. Anderlecht
    80' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Augustinsson · On: Moussa N'Diaye
  10. Plzen
    83' Plzen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Havel · On: J. Kopic
  11. Plzen
    88' Plzen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Adu · On: A. Sojka

Match Stats

Stat Plzen Anderlecht
Fouls 16 6
Pass Accuracy 62% 85%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 3 0
Total Passes 260 608
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.67 0.50
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 30% 70%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 161 514
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lukáš Červ's early goal in the 3rd minute set the tone for Plzen, giving them a strong psychological edge.
  • ▸ Pato Adu's second-half goal just before halftime further solidified Plzen's lead and dampened any hopes of an Anderlecht comeback.