Match report

FK Crvena Zvezda Defeats Malmo FF 1-0 in Europa League

Malmo FF
Malmo FF
0–1
FT
FK Crvena Zvezda
FK Crvena Zvezda
Jan 22, 2026

FK Crvena Zvezda secured a narrow but crucial victory over Malmo FF with a single goal from V. Kostov at the 16th minute, assisted by M. Arnautovic. Despite several substitutions and a few yellow cards for both teams, neither side could break through to score again in this tightly contested UEFA Europa League encounter.

Key Facts

  • • FK Crvena Zvezda scored the only goal of the match through V. Kostov at 16 minutes.
  • • M. Arnautovic provided the assist for FK Crvena Zvezda's goal.
  • • Malmo FF received two yellow cards, one to Busanello (55') and another to E. Ekong (83').
  • • FK Crvena Zvezda had a player receive a yellow card: V. Lucic at 72 minutes.

Lineups

Malmo FF

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Ellborg (G)
  • 2 J. Karlsson (D)
  • 18 P. Jansson (D)
  • 19 C. Rosler (D)
  • 25 Busanello (D)
  • 38 H. Bolin (M)
  • 48 T. Lundbergh (M)
  • 40 K. Busuladzic (M)
  • 37 A. Skogmar (M)
  • 20 E. Botheim (F)
  • 11 E. Ekong (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 R. Olsen
  • 5 A. Djuric
  • 6 O. Lewicki
  • 8 A. Sigurdsson
  • 10 A. Christiansen
  • 15 S. Soumah
  • 22 T. Ali
  • 23 L. Johnsen
  • 29 S. Haksabanovic
  • 32 D. T. Gudjohnsen
  • 44 M. Frejd Palsson
  • 51 V. Hidalgo

FK Crvena Zvezda

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Matheus (G)
  • 66 Seol Young-Woo (D)
  • 13 M. Veljkovic (D)
  • 5 Rodrigo (D)
  • 23 N. Tiknizyan (D)
  • 33 R. Krunic (M)
  • 37 V. Lucic (M)
  • 22 V. Kostov (M)
  • 21 T. Elsnik (M)
  • 10 A. Katai (M)
  • 89 M. Arnautovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 O. Glazer
  • 77 I. Gutesa
  • 4 M. Ivanic
  • 6 M. Bajo
  • 7 Milson
  • 17 Bruno Duarte
  • 20 T. Handel
  • 24 N. Stankovic
  • 25 S. Lekovic
  • 45 S. Gudelj
  • 49 N. Radonjic
  • 71 A. Avdic

Timeline

  1. FK Crvena Zvezda
    16' FK Crvena Zvezda Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Kostov · Assist: M. Arnautovic
  2. Malmo FF
    55' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    Busanello

    Foul

  3. Malmo FF
    62' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Skogmar · On: Anders Christiansen
  4. Malmo FF
    62' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Botheim · On: S. Haksabanovic
  5. FK Crvena Zvezda
    72' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    V. Lucic

    Foul

  6. Malmo FF
    72' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Bolin · On: T. Ali
  7. Malmo FF
    72' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Lundbergh · On: L. Johnsen
  8. FK Crvena Zvezda
    75' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Katai · On: M. Ivanic
  9. FK Crvena Zvezda
    75' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Arnautovic · On: Bruno Duarte
  10. FK Crvena Zvezda
    75' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Lucic · On: N. Stankovic
  11. Malmo FF
    83' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ekong

    Foul

  12. Malmo FF
    84' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Ekong · On: D. T. Gudjohnsen
  13. FK Crvena Zvezda
    89' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Kostov · On: T. Handel

Match Stats

Stat Malmo FF FK Crvena Zvezda
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 78% 85%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 11
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 435 610
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 0 3
xG 0.42 1.23
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 340 516
Shots Inside Box 2 6
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Kostov gave FK Crvena Zvezda the lead and control over the match's momentum.
  • ▸ Malmo FF made multiple substitutions in the second half but couldn't find a way to equalize.