Match report
FC Basel 1893 Defeats FCSB 3-1 in Europa League Clash
FC Basel 1893
3–1
FT
FCSB
Nov 6, 2025
FC Basel 1893 dominated the game to secure a 3–1 victory over FCSB in their UEFA Europa League encounter. Xherdan Shaqiri was instrumental, scoring two of FC Basel's goals and assisting another.
Key Facts
- • FC Basel 1893 defeated FCSB with a scoreline of 3–1.
- • Ștefan Târnovanu was sent off for FCSB at the 12th minute, reducing their numbers to ten.
- • X. Shaqiri scored twice (penalty in 19th and normal goal in 73rd) and assisted I. Salah's goal in the 88th minute.
- • D. Olaru provided a consolation goal for FCSB at the 57th minute.
Lineups
FC Basel 1893
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Hitz (G)
- 3 N. Vouilloz (D)
- 26 A. Barisic (D)
- 24 F. Daniliuc (D)
- 29 M. Cisse (D)
- 5 Metinho (M)
- 22 L. Leroy (M)
- 11 B. Traore (M)
- 10 X. Shaqiri (M)
- 19 M. Soticek (M)
- 17 M. Broschinski (F)
Substitutes
- 13 M. Salvi
- 47 T. Pfeiffer
- 7 P. Otele
- 8 K. Koindredi
- 9 J. Agbonifo
- 14 A. Bacanin
- 21 I. Salah
- 25 F. van Breemen
- 27 K. Ruegg
- 32 J. Adjetey
- 39 Junior Ze
- 46 Kaio Eduardo
FCSB
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 32 S. Tarnovanu (G)
- 28 A. Pantea (D)
- 30 S. Ngezana (D)
- 4 D. Graovac (D)
- 33 R. Radunovic (D)
- 10 F. Tanase (M)
- 8 A. Sut (M)
- 11 D. Miculescu (M)
- 27 D. Olaru (M)
- 93 M. Thiam (M)
- 9 D. Birligea (F)
Substitutes
- 34 M. Udrea
- 38 L. Zima
- 7 D. Alibec
- 12 D. Kiki
- 16 M. Lixandru
- 18 M. Edjouma
- 20 D. Politic
- 31 J. Cisotti
- 37 O. Popescu
- 42 B. Alhassan
Timeline
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8' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow CardAdrian Leon Barišić
Foul
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12' FCSB Card · Red CardȘtefan Târnovanu
Professional handball
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15' FCSB subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Thiam · On: L. Zima
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18' FC Basel 1893 Var · Penalty confirmedX. Shaqiri
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19' FC Basel 1893 Goal · PenaltyX. Shaqiri
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45'+6 FCSB Card · Yellow CardAlexandru Pantea
Argument
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46' FCSB subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Sut · On: M. Edjouma
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57' FCSB Goal · Normal GoalD. Olaru · Assist: Alexandru Pantea
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62' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Soticek · On: P. Otele
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62' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 2Off: Leo Leroy · On: K. Koindredi
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63' FCSB Card · Yellow CardD. Birligea
Argument
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66' FCSB Card · Yellow CardD. Olaru
Foul
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73' FC Basel 1893 Goal · Normal GoalX. Shaqiri
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75' FCSB subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Tanase · On: M. Lixandru
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75' FCSB subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Olaru · On: J. Cisotti
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76' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Traore · On: I. Salah
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76' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Vouilloz · On: K. Ruegg
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85' FCSB subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Miculescu · On: Dennis Politic
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86' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Broschinski · On: A. Bacanin
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88' FC Basel 1893 Goal · Normal GoalI. Salah · Assist: X. Shaqiri
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Basel 1893 | FCSB |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 74% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 25 | 14 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 588 | 281 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 13 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 7 |
| xG | 3.91 | 1.16 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 495 | 207 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 11 |
| Saves | 6 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned dramatically after Ștefan Târnovanu received a red card in the early stages, which allowed FC Basel to dominate possession and scoring opportunities.
- ▸ Xherdan Shaqiri's penalty goal at 19th minute set the tone for FC Basel's dominant performance, leading them towards securing three points.