Match report
FC Midtjylland Defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-0 in UEFA Europa League
Maccabi Tel Aviv
0–3
FT
FC Midtjylland
Oct 23, 2025
FC Midtjylland stunned their opponents with a clinical performance, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League. Franculino scored twice for FC Midtjylland, while Philip Billing added another goal to cement their lead. Despite early yellow cards and several substitutions, FC Midtjylland maintained control throughout.
Key Facts
- • FC Midtjylland secured a 3-0 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa League.
- • Franculino scored twice (44', 84') for FC Midtjylland, while Philip Billing added another goal (71').
- • M. Gogorza and Han-Beom Lee received yellow cards for FC Midtjylland late in the match.
Lineups
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 90 R. Mishpati (G)
- 6 T. Asante (D)
- 13 R. Shlomo (D)
- 5 M. Camara (D)
- 3 R. Revivo (D)
- 77 O. Davida (M)
- 28 I. Sissokho (M)
- 30 I. Noy (M)
- 10 K. Andrade (M)
- 42 D. Peretz (F)
- 19 E. Madmon (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Y. Gerafi
- 22 O. Melika
- 4 Heitor
- 14 D. Gropper
- 15 Y. Malede
- 21 N. Ben Harush
- 23 B. Lederman
- 29 H. Varela
- 34 S. Abu Farhi
- 36 I. Shahar
- 41 I. Ben Hamo
- 60 I. Ben Simon
FC Midtjylland
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 16 E. Olafsson (G)
- 4 O. Diao (D)
- 6 M. Erlic (D)
- 22 M. Bech Sorensen (D)
- 20 V. Byskov (M)
- 8 P. Billing (M)
- 21 D. Castillo (M)
- 55 V. Bak (M)
- 11 D. Osorio (F)
- 10 Cho Gue-Sung (F)
- 7 Franculino (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Lossl
- 60 M. Ugboh
- 3 Lee Han-Beom
- 13 A. Gabriel
- 19 P. Bravo
- 29 Paulinho
- 41 M. Gogorza
- 43 K. Mbabu
- 58 A. Simsir
- 80 Dani Silva
- 90 F. Etim
Timeline
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41' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow CardD. Castillo
Foul
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44' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal GoalFranculino · Assist: V. Bak
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46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Castillo · On: P. Bravo
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46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2Off: Cho Gue-Sung · On: A. Simsir
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62' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Andrade · On: S. Abu Farhi
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64' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Byskov · On: K. Mbabu
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68' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow CardPhilip Billing
Foul
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68' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Noy · On: B. Lederman
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68' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Madmon · On: H. Varela
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71' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal GoalPhilip Billing · Assist: M. Erlic
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72' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Osorio · On: M. Gogorza
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75' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow CardM. Gogorza
Foul
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84' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal GoalFranculino · Assist: A. Simsir
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85' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 5Off: Philip Billing · On: Han-Beom Lee
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87' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Peretz · On: I. Shahar
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87' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Davida · On: I. Ben Simon
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90'+2 FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow CardHan-Beom Lee
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Maccabi Tel Aviv | FC Midtjylland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 358 | 456 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | 0.95 | 1.44 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 291 | 374 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Franculino's early goal at 44' gave FC Midtjylland a crucial lead that they maintained throughout.
- ▸ Philip Billing's well-timed second goal at 71' effectively sealed the victory for FC Midtjylland.