Match report
FC Lugano and CFR 1907 Cluj Draw 0-0 in UEFA Europa League
FC Lugano
0–0
FT
CFR 1907 Cluj
Jul 24, 2025
FC Lugano and CFR 1907 Cluj played out an entertaining yet goalless stalemate in their UEFA Europa League encounter. Both teams fought hard to secure a breakthrough but ended up sharing the points. FC Lugano’s Antonios Papadopoulos was shown a yellow card, while CFR 1907 Cluj faced multiple substitutions and cards late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Final score: FC Lugano 0-0 CFR 1907 Cluj
- • Antonios Papadopoulos (FC Lugano) received a yellow card at minute 49
- • Three players were substituted for FC Lugano in the second half
- • CFR 1907 Cluj had four substitutions, including two changes late in the game
- • M. Korenica and B. Nkololo (CFR 1907 Cluj) both received yellow cards
Lineups
FC Lugano
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Saipi (G)
- 46 M. Zanotti (D)
- 6 A. Papadopoulos (D)
- 17 L. Mai (D)
- 22 A. El Wafi (D)
- 8 A. Grgic (M)
- 11 R. Steffen (M)
- 25 U. Bislimi (M)
- 27 D. Dos Santos (M)
- 7 E. Alioski (D)
- 9 G. Koutsias (F)
Substitutes
- 15 F. Pseftis
- 99 D. Mina
- 2 Z. Brault-Guillard
- 4 D. Kelvin
- 10 M. Bottani
- 20 O. Doumbia
- 21 Y. Cimignani
- 29 M. Belhadj
- 47 Y. Sbai
- 49 I. Maslarov
- 91 K. Behrens
- 97 A. Duville-Parsemain
CFR 1907 Cluj
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 89 O. Hindrich (G)
- 33 A. Bosec (D)
- 6 S. Sinyan (D)
- 27 M. Ilie (D)
- 45 M. Camora (D)
- 73 K. Muhar (M)
- 88 D. Djokovic (M)
- 8 A. Fica (M)
- 96 B. Nkololo (F)
- 9 L. Munteanu (F)
- 17 M. Korenica (F)
Substitutes
- 1 R. Gal
- 99 A. Micai
- 3 A. Abeid
- 4 L. Bolgado
- 10 C. Deac
- 11 A. Paun
- 15 M. Badamosi
- 19 M. Gjorgjievski
- 30 E. Mensah
- 44 D. Dumbravanu
- 86 V. Kun
- 90 R. Gligor
Timeline
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49' FC Lugano Card · Yellow CardAntonios Papadopoulos
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58' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Dos Santos · On: M. Bottani
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58' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 2Off: A. El Wafi · On: M. Belhadj
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75' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Grgic · On: Y. Cimignani
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75' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Koutsias · On: K. Behrens
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77' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Muhar · On: A. Păun
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81' CFR 1907 Cluj Card · Yellow CardM. Korenica
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82' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 5Off: Uran Bislimi · On: Ousmane Doumbia
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84' CFR 1907 Cluj Card · Yellow CardB. Nkololo
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87' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Munteanu · On: M. Gjorgjievski
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87' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Nkololo · On: E. Mensah
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90'+1 FC Lugano Card · Yellow CardY. Cimignani
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90'+6 CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Fica · On: Léo Bolgado
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Lugano | CFR 1907 Cluj |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ FC Lugano's Antonios Papadopoulos was cautioned with a yellow card in the second half, potentially altering team dynamics and strategies.
- ▸ CFR 1907 Cluj’s late substitutions by coach attempted to break through FC Lugano’s defensive line but failed to create significant scoring opportunities.