Match report
BSC Young Boys Defeats Slovan Bratislava 3-2 in Europa League Clash
BSC Young Boys
3–2
FT
Slovan Bratislava
Aug 28, 2025
In an electrifying match at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium, BSC Young Boys edged out Slovan Bratislava with a 3-2 victory in the UEFA Europa League. A. Gigovic and C. Bedia scored early goals for BSC Young Boys, while R. Mak and D. Strelec responded for Slovan Bratislava, but an additional goal from Gigovic secured the win.
Key Facts
- • BSC Young Boys: 3 Goals - A. Gigovic (29', 52'), C. Bedia (37')
- • Slovan Bratislava: 2 Goals - R. Mak (43'), D. Strelec (87')
- • Yellow Cards: Saidy Janko (BSC Young Boys, 21'), Jaouen Hadjam (BSC Young Boys, 42')
- • Assists: J. Monteiro (2), C. Bedia
Lineups
BSC Young Boys
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 71 D. Takac
- 28 C. Blackman
- 4 G. Kashia
- 12 K. Bajric
- 57 S. Cruz
- 5 R. Ibrahim
- 3 P. Pokorny
- 77 D. Ignatenko
- 11 T. Barseghyan
- 13 D. Strelec
- 21 R. Mak
Substitutes
- 31 M. Trnovsky
- 44 M. Macik
- 9 M. Kukharevych
- 10 M. Tolic
- 14 A. Yirajang
- 18 N. Marcelli
- 19 S. Fogning
- 20 A. Mustafic
- 23 S. Zuberu
- 26 F. Lichy
- 88 K. Savvidis
Slovan Bratislava
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Keller
- 17 S. Janko
- 4 T. Zoukrou
- 23 L. Benito
- 3 J. Hadjam
- 7 A. Virginius
- 45 R. Raveloson
- 6 E. Fernandes
- 77 J. Monteiro
- 29 C. Bedia
- 37 A. Gigovic
Substitutes
- 12 H. Lindner
- 40 D. Marzino
- 9 S. Cordova
- 11 E. Colley
- 13 D. Pech
- 16 C. Fassnacht
- 25 F. Tsimba
- 27 L. Blum
- 30 S. Lauper
- 48 J. Luthi
- 57 O. Mambwa
Timeline
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21' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardSaidy Janko
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29' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal GoalA. Gigovic · Assist: J. Monteiro
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37' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal GoalC. Bedia · Assist: J. Monteiro
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42' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardJaouen Hadjam
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43' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal GoalR. Mak · Assist: D. Strelec
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52' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal GoalA. Gigovic · Assist: C. Bedia
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55' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: Guram Kashia · On: M. Tolic
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64' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Bedia · On: S. Cordova
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64' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Virginius · On: E. Colley
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71' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Monteiro · On: C. Fassnacht
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74' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Ibrahim · On: M. Kukharevych
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74' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Blackman · On: A. Yirajang
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79' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Mak · On: N. Marcelli
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79' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: Kenan Bajrić · On: S. Fogning
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85' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 4Off: Saidy Janko · On: L. Blum
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85' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Gigovic · On: S. Lauper
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87' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal GoalD. Strelec · Assist: M. Tolic
Match Stats
| Stat | BSC Young Boys | Slovan Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 17 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Young Boys took the lead with two quick goals in the first half from A. Gigovic and C. Bedia, establishing a commanding 2-0 advantage by the 37th minute.
- ▸ Slovan Bratislava showed resilience as R. Mak scored just minutes later to bring it back to 2-1 before halftime, but another goal from Gigovic in the 52nd minute seemed to seal Young Boys' victory.