Match report
FCSB Stuns Feyenoord 4-3 in UEFA Europa League Thriller
FCSB
4–3
FT
Feyenoord
Dec 11, 2025
FCSB stuns defending champions Feyenoord with a remarkable comeback to secure a 4-3 victory in the UEFA Europa League. Siyabonga Ngezana opened the scoring for FCSB, but Feyenoord struck back with three goals from C. Tengstedt, Q. Timber, and L. Sauer. However, Mihai Toma ignited the comeback, followed by crucial strikes from Mamadou Thiam and Florin Tanase to complete an unforgettable night.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: FCSB 4–3 Feyenoord
- • Siyabonga Ngezana scored the opening goal for FCSB in the 11th minute.
- • Feyenoord's trio of goals came from C. Tengstedt, Q. Timber, and L. Sauer at minutes 41, 44, and 51 respectively.
- • Mihai Toma sparked the comeback for FCSB with a goal in the 54th minute.
- • Mamadou Thiam and Florin Tanase secured the win with goals in the 87th and 90th minutes.
Lineups
FCSB
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 32 S. Tarnovanu (G)
- 28 A. Pantea (D)
- 30 S. Ngezana (D)
- 16 M. Lixandru (D)
- 33 R. Radunovic (D)
- 42 B. Alhassan (M)
- 8 A. Sut (M)
- 31 J. Cisotti (M)
- 10 F. Tanase (M)
- 37 O. Popescu (M)
- 93 M. Thiam (F)
Substitutes
- 34 M. Udrea
- 38 L. Zima
- 2 V. Cretu
- 4 D. Graovac
- 18 M. Edjouma
- 20 D. Politic
- 21 V. Chiriches
- 22 M. Toma
Feyenoord
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 T. Wellenreuther (G)
- 30 J. Lotomba (D)
- 21 A. Ahmedhodzic (D)
- 43 J. Plug (D)
- 5 G. Smal (D)
- 28 O. Targhalline (M)
- 40 L. Valente (M)
- 23 A. Hadj Moussa (M)
- 8 Q. Timber (M)
- 16 L. Sauer (M)
- 17 C. Tengstedt (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Bijlow
- 39 L. Bossin
- 9 A. Ueda
- 10 C. Larin
- 11 G. Borges
- 15 J. Bos
- 27 G. Diarra
- 32 A. Sliti
- 36 J. Slory
- 47 T. Kraaijeveld
Timeline
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11' FCSB Goal · Normal GoalSiyabonga Ngezana · Assist: R. Radunovic -
31' Feyenoord Var · Penalty cancelledC. Tengstedt -
41' Feyenoord Goal · Normal GoalC. Tengstedt · Assist: L. Valente -
44' Feyenoord Goal · Normal GoalQ. Timber · Assist: L. Valente -
46' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 1Off: Gijs Smal · On: Jordan Bos -
46' FCSB subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Alhassan · On: D. Graovac -
46' FCSB subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Popescu · On: M. Toma -
48' FCSB Card · Yellow CardM. LixandruFoul
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51' Feyenoord Goal · Normal GoalL. Sauer · Assist: Jordan Bos -
54' FCSB Goal · Normal GoalM. Toma · Assist: J. Cisotti -
58' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Sauer · On: G. Borges -
61' FCSB subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Lixandru · On: M. Edjouma -
65' FCSB subst · Substitution 5Off: Siyabonga Ngezana · On: V. Chiriches -
67' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Tengstedt · On: A. Ueda -
67' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Valente · On: C. Larin -
72' Feyenoord Card · Yellow CardA. AhmedhodzicFoul
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73' FCSB Card · Yellow CardF. TanaseFoul
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87' FCSB Goal · Normal GoalM. Thiam · Assist: Valentin Crețu -
90' FCSB Goal · Normal GoalF. Tanase · Assist: J. Cisotti
Match Stats
| Stat | FCSB | Feyenoord |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 14 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 382 | 485 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 1.28 | 2.11 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 300 | 418 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 12 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Feyenoord's three consecutive goals from Tengstedt, Timber, and Sauer in a span of just ten minutes turned the match around after Ngezana opened for FCSB.
- ▸ Mihai Toma's goal at 54' shifted momentum back to FCSB, allowing them to push forward and score two more goals in the final minutes.