Match report

Ludogorets 3–3 PAOK: Thrilling Draw in UEFA Europa League

Ludogorets
Ludogorets
3–3
FT
PAOK
PAOK
Dec 11, 2025

In a highly competitive match at the Stadion Vasil Levski, Ludogorets managed to hold off PAOK for a 3–3 draw in their UEFA Europa League clash. Both teams showcased resilience and determination as goals from P. Stanic, Olivier Verdon, I. Chochev for Ludogorets were matched by K. Despodov, A. Vogliacco, and A. Mythou for PAOK.

Key Facts

  • • P. Stanic (33') scored the first goal for Ludogorets.
  • • K. Despodov (39') equalized for PAOK with an assist from L. Ivanusec.
  • • A. Vogliacco (48') put PAOK ahead, with a second assist by K. Despodov.
  • • Olivier Verdon (70') reduced the deficit for Ludogorets.
  • • I. Chochev (77') tied it up again for Ludogorets.
  • • A. Mythou (90') secured the late equalizer for PAOK.

Lineups

Ludogorets

Starting XI

  • 39 H. Bonmann (G)
  • 17 Son (D)
  • 24 O. Verdon (D)
  • 4 D. Almeida (D)
  • 3 A. Nedyalkov (D)
  • 37 B. Tekpetey (M)
  • 26 F. Kaloc (M)
  • 23 D. Duarte (M)
  • 11 Caio Vidal (M)
  • 29 E. Bile (F)
  • 14 P. Stanic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Padt
  • 67 D. Hristov
  • 10 M. Machado
  • 18 I. Chochev
  • 42 S. Shishkov
  • 55 I. Nachmias
  • 77 Erick Marcus
  • 80 M. Stefanov
  • 81 G. Penev
  • 82 I. Yordanov

PAOK

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pavlenka (G)
  • 3 J. Kenny (D)
  • 16 T. Kedziora (D)
  • 4 A. Vogliacco (D)
  • 21 A. R. Baba (D)
  • 27 M. Ozdoev (M)
  • 8 S. Meite (M)
  • 77 K. Despodov (M)
  • 18 L. Ivanusec (M)
  • 11 Taison (M)
  • 9 F. Chalov (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 D. Monastirlis
  • 99 A. Tsiftsis
  • 2 M. Camara
  • 14 A. Zivkovic
  • 22 A. Bianco
  • 25 K. Thymianis
  • 32 G. Taylor
  • 33 D. Tsopouroglou
  • 39 D. Berdos
  • 52 D. Chatsidis
  • 56 A. Mythou
  • 65 G. Konstantelias

Timeline

  1. Ludogorets
    33' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Stanic
  2. PAOK
    39' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Despodov · Assist: L. Ivanusec
  3. Ludogorets
    47' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Olivier Verdon

    Foul

  4. PAOK
    48' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Vogliacco · Assist: K. Despodov
  5. Ludogorets
    53' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    E. Bile

    Argument

  6. PAOK
    61' PAOK subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Ivanusec · On: Giannis Konstantelias
  7. Ludogorets
    66' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Bile · On: I. Chochev
  8. PAOK
    68' PAOK subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ozdoev · On: M. Camara
  9. PAOK
    68' PAOK subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Taison · On: Andrija Živković
  10. PAOK
    68' PAOK subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Chalov · On: A. Mythou
  11. PAOK
    69' PAOK Card · Yellow Card
    M. Camara

    Foul

  12. Ludogorets
    70' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    Olivier Verdon · Assist: D. Almeida
  13. Ludogorets
    72' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Caio Vidal · On: Erick Marcus
  14. Ludogorets
    72' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Kaloc · On: I. Yordanov
  15. Ludogorets
    77' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Chochev · Assist: P. Stanic
  16. Ludogorets
    81' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    I. Chochev

    Foul

  17. PAOK
    85' PAOK subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Soualiho Meïté · On: A. Bianco
  18. Ludogorets
    90' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Tekpetey · On: M. Machado
  19. PAOK
    90' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mythou · Assist: Giannis Konstantelias

Match Stats

Stat Ludogorets PAOK
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 82% 87%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 411 538
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 3 8
xG 2.18 3.40
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 337 466
Shots Inside Box 11 14
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ludogorets took an early lead through P. Stanic, but K. Despodov and A. Vogliacco quickly turned the momentum in favor of PAOK.
  • ▸ Olivier Verdon's goal brought Ludogorets back into contention, followed by I. Chochev's equalizer that restored balance before A. Mythou's late goal sealed another draw for both teams.