Match report

FC Porto Defeats FK Crvena Zvezda 2-1 in UEFA Europa League

FC Porto
FC Porto
2–1
FT
FK Crvena Zvezda
FK Crvena Zvezda
Oct 2, 2025

In an intense match at the UEFA Europa League, FC Porto narrowly defeated FK Crvena Zvezda with a 2-1 victory. The game saw early momentum shift in favor of Porto as William Gomes converted a penalty to put them ahead. Despite V. Kostov equalizing for Zvezda shortly after, Rodrigo Mora's late goal ensured Porto's triumph.

Key Facts

  • FC Porto scored first through a penalty by William Gomes in the 8th minute.
  • V. Kostov equalized for FK Crvena Zvezda at the 32nd minute, assisted by Miloš Veljković.
  • Rodrigo Mora secured the win for FC Porto with a goal in the 89th minute, assisted by Pepé Aquino.
  • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including notable ones like Domínik Prpić and Nair Tiknizyan receiving yellow cards.

Lineups

FC Porto

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 D. Costa (G)
  • 52 M. Fernandes (D)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 21 D. Prpic (D)
  • 12 Zaidu (D)
  • 6 S. Eustaquio (M)
  • 13 P. Rosario (M)
  • 86 R. Mora (M)
  • 7 William Gomes (F)
  • 27 D. Gul (F)
  • 47 A. Alarcon (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Claudio Ramos
  • 24 J. Costa
  • 4 J. Kiwior
  • 8 V. Froholdt
  • 9 Samu
  • 10 G. Veiga
  • 11 Pepê
  • 17 B. Sainz
  • 20 A. Costa
  • 22 A. Varela
  • 73 G. Bras
  • 74 F. Moura

FK Crvena Zvezda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Matheus (G)
  • 66 Seol Young-Woo (D)
  • 30 F. Tebo Uchenna (D)
  • 13 M. Veljkovic (D)
  • 23 N. Tiknizyan (D)
  • 21 T. Elsnik (M)
  • 20 T. Handel (M)
  • 49 N. Radonjic (M)
  • 22 V. Kostov (M)
  • 4 M. Ivanic (M)
  • 89 M. Arnautovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 O. Glazer
  • 77 I. Gutesa
  • 5 Rodrigo
  • 6 M. Bajo
  • 7 Milson
  • 14 P. Olayinka
  • 17 Bruno Duarte
  • 24 N. Stankovic
  • 25 S. Lekovic
  • 37 V. Lucic
  • 40 L. Zaric
  • 71 A. Avdic

Timeline

  1. FK Crvena Zvezda
    7' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    F. Tebo Uchenna

    Foul

  2. FC Porto
    8' FC Porto Goal · Penalty
    William Gomes
  3. FC Porto
    32' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Mora

    Foul

  4. FK Crvena Zvezda
    32' FK Crvena Zvezda Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Kostov · Assist: Miloš Veljković
  5. FC Porto
    46' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bednarek · On: V. Froholdt
  6. FC Porto
    46' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Fernandes · On: A. Costa
  7. FC Porto
    47' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Dominik Prpić

    Foul

  8. FC Porto
    61' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: William Gomes · On: Pepê Aquino
  9. FC Porto
    61' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Alarcon · On: B. Sainz
  10. FK Crvena Zvezda
    68' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    Nair Tiknizyan

    Foul

  11. FK Crvena Zvezda
    69' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Radonjic · On: Milson
  12. FC Porto
    73' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Gul · On: G. Veiga
  13. FK Crvena Zvezda
    81' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Kostov · On: P. Olayinka
  14. FK Crvena Zvezda
    81' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Arnautovic · On: Bruno Duarte
  15. FK Crvena Zvezda
    81' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nair Tiknizyan · On: N. Stankovic
  16. FC Porto
    87' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    A. Costa

    Foul

  17. FC Porto
    89' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Mora · Assist: Pepê Aquino
  18. FK Crvena Zvezda
    90'+2 FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Elsnik · On: M. Bajo

Match Stats

Stat FC Porto FK Crvena Zvezda
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 81% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 418 423
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 2.65 0.53
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 339 357
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • William Gomes' early penalty goal in the 8th minute set Porto ahead, giving them a crucial psychological advantage.
  • The equalizer by V. Kostov at the 32nd minute sparked hope for FK Crvena Zvezda but ultimately Rodrigo Mora's late goal sealed Porto's victory.