Match report

Panathinaikos Stuns BSC Young Boys 4-1 in UEFA Europa League

BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys
1–4
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Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos
Sep 25, 2025

Panathinaikos secured an impressive victory over BSC Young Boys with a 4-1 scoreline in the UEFA Europa League clash. The Greek side showcased remarkable form, particularly in the early stages of the match when they scored three quick goals within ten minutes.

Key Facts

  • • Panathinaikos took an early lead through K. Swiderski at 10th minute
  • • A. Zaroury scored twice in the first half, netting his second goal within three minutes of the first and a third at the 19th minute
  • • Saidy Janko reduced BSC Young Boys' deficit with a goal at the 25th minute
  • • Panathinaikos extended their lead through A. Zaroury's fourth goal at the 68th minute
  • • BSC Young Boys made multiple substitutions from the 67th to 85th minutes in an attempt to turn the game around

Lineups

BSC Young Boys

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Keller (G)
  • 17 S. Janko (D)
  • 4 T. Zoukrou (D)
  • 23 L. Benito (D)
  • 3 J. Hadjam (D)
  • 39 D. Males (M)
  • 37 A. Gigovic (M)
  • 6 E. Fernandes (M)
  • 77 J. Monteiro (M)
  • 29 C. Bedia (F)
  • 16 C. Fassnacht (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 H. Lindner
  • 40 D. Marzino
  • 2 R. Andrews
  • 9 S. Cordova
  • 11 E. Colley
  • 13 D. Pech
  • 25 F. Tsimba
  • 30 S. Lauper
  • 45 R. Raveloson
  • 57 O. Mambwa

Panathinaikos

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 A. Lafont (G)
  • 27 G. Kotsiras (D)
  • 15 S. I. Ingason (D)
  • 5 A. Touba (D)
  • 25 F. Mladenovic (D)
  • 6 M. Siopis (M)
  • 8 R. Sanches (M)
  • 10 Tete (M)
  • 11 A. Bakasetas (M)
  • 9 A. Zaroury (M)
  • 19 K. Swiderski (F)

Substitutes

  • 69 B. Dragowski
  • 70 K. Kotsaris
  • 2 D. Calabria
  • 4 P. Chirivella
  • 14 E. Palmer-Brown
  • 16 A. Gnezda Cerin
  • 20 V. Taborda
  • 26 E. Fikaj
  • 30 A. Bregou
  • 31 F. Djuricic
  • 33 C. Dessers
  • 77 G. Kyriakopoulos

Timeline

  1. Panathinaikos
    10' Panathinaikos Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Swiderski · Assist: Tete
  2. Panathinaikos
    13' Panathinaikos Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Zaroury
  3. Panathinaikos
    19' Panathinaikos Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Zaroury · Assist: A. Bakasetas
  4. BSC Young Boys
    25' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal Goal
    Saidy Janko · Assist: D. Males
  5. BSC Young Boys
    67' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Bedia · On: S. Cordova
  6. BSC Young Boys
    67' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Monteiro · On: E. Colley
  7. BSC Young Boys
    67' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gigovic · On: R. Raveloson
  8. Panathinaikos
    68' Panathinaikos Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Zaroury · Assist: G. Kotsiras
  9. Panathinaikos
    70' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Swiderski · On: C. Dessers
  10. Panathinaikos
    70' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Zaroury · On: Georgios Kyriakopoulos
  11. Panathinaikos
    77' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Sanches · On: P. Chirivella
  12. BSC Young Boys
    77' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Fassnacht · On: D. Pech
  13. Panathinaikos
    77' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tete · On: D. Calabria
  14. Panathinaikos
    85' Panathinaikos subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Bakasetas · On: V. Taborda
  15. BSC Young Boys
    90'+1 BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    S. Cordova

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat BSC Young Boys Panathinaikos
Fouls 14 6
Pass Accuracy 88% 82%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 18
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 488 346
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 1.14 1.17
Shots off Target 12 10
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 427 284
Shots Inside Box 13 10
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Panathinaikos' early goals by K. Swiderski, A. Zaroury (twice), and later A. Bakasetas completely stifled BSC Young Boys’ momentum in the first half
  • ▸ Despite Saidy Janko's goal for BSC Young Boys at 25 minutes, their inability to capitalize on numerous opportunities allowed Panathinaikos to maintain a comfortable lead