Match report

FCSB Defeats Aberdeen 3-0 in UEFA Europa League

FCSB
FCSB
3–0
FT
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aug 28, 2025

FCSB delivered a powerful performance to defeat Aberdeen 3–0 at home in the UEFA Europa League. The Dacians took full advantage of Aberdeen's early yellow cards, culminating with Alexander Jensen receiving a red card for Aberdeen in the first half. With a solid lead from Dan Olaru’s penalty and subsequent goals by Andi Sut and another goal from Olaru, FCSB demonstrated their superiority.

Key Facts

  • • FCSB 3–0 Aberdeen (UEFA Europa League)
  • • Dan Olaru scored two goals including a penalty at minute 45
  • • Andi Sut found the back of the net in the 52nd minute
  • • Aberdeen's Alexander Jensen was sent off with a red card in the 44th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the game

Lineups

FCSB

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Mitov
  • 2 N. Devlin
  • 22 J. Milne
  • 5 M. Knoester
  • 28 A. Jensen
  • 18 A. Palaversa
  • 7 A. Aouchiche
  • 4 G. Shinnie
  • 81 T. Keskinen
  • 19 E. Sokler
  • 8 D. Polvara

Substitutes

  • 13 N. Suman
  • 41 R. Vitols
  • 6 S. Nilsen
  • 9 K. Yengi
  • 10 L. Clarkson
  • 11 N. Milanovic
  • 14 K. Bilalovic
  • 17 F. Boyd
  • 21 G. Molloy
  • 26 A. Dorrington
  • 38 D. Lobban

Aberdeen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 32 S. Tarnovanu
  • 2 V. Cretu
  • 30 S. Ngezana
  • 17 M. Popescu
  • 33 R. Radunovic
  • 16 M. Lixandru
  • 8 A. Sut
  • 11 D. Miculescu
  • 27 D. Olaru
  • 10 F. Tanase
  • 9 D. Birligea

Substitutes

  • 34 M. Udrea
  • 38 L. Zima
  • 4 D. Graovac
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 12 D. Kiki
  • 18 M. Edjouma
  • 20 D. Politic
  • 21 V. Chiriches
  • 28 A. Pantea
  • 37 O. Popescu
  • 42 B. Alhassan

Timeline

  1. Aberdeen
    13' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    E. Sokler
  2. Aberdeen
    21' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    Alexander Jensen
  3. Aberdeen
    33' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Knoester
  4. Aberdeen
    44' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    Alexander Jensen
  5. Aberdeen
    44' Aberdeen Card · Red Card
    Alexander Jensen
  6. FCSB
    45' FCSB Goal · Penalty
    D. Olaru
  7. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Polvara · On: S. Nilsen
  8. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Sokler · On: L. Clarkson
  9. FCSB
    52' FCSB Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sut · Assist: D. Olaru
  10. FCSB
    59' FCSB Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Olaru · Assist: Valentin Crețu
  11. FCSB
    66' FCSB subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ante Palaversa · On: K. Yengi
  12. FCSB
    66' FCSB subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Keskinen · On: Nicolas Milanović
  13. FCSB
    70' FCSB Card · Yellow Card
    F. Tanase
  14. FCSB
    74' FCSB subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Knoester · On: A. Dorrington
  15. Aberdeen
    78' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Olaru · On: B. Alhassan
  16. Aberdeen
    82' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolas Milanović
  17. Aberdeen
    82' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Tanase · On: Dennis Politic
  18. Aberdeen
    88' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Birligea · On: D. Alibec
  19. Aberdeen
    88' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Sut · On: V. Chiriches
  20. Aberdeen
    88' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Miculescu · On: O. Popescu

Match Stats

Stat FCSB Aberdeen
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 8 6
Corners 4 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned decisively in FCSB’s favor when Aberdeen's Alexander Jensen was sent off with a red card after receiving his second yellow card at minute 44, significantly weakening Aberdeen's defensive capabilities.
  • ▸ Dan Olaru's penalty goal just before halftime (minute 45) further solidified FCSB's lead and boosted their morale.