Match report

Plzen Defeats Malmo FF 3-0 in Europa League Clash

Plzen
Plzen
3–0
FT
Malmo FF
Malmo FF
Oct 2, 2025

In an impressive display of skill and resilience, Plzen defeated Malmo FF by a score of 3-0 on Tuesday night in the UEFA Europa League. Despite conceding two early yellow cards to Anders Christiansen and Lasse Johnsen within the first 18 minutes, Malmo struggled against Plzen’s powerful offense. Michal Vydra opened the scoring with an assist from Amir Memiç at minute 34. With Lasse Johnsen receiving a red card at minute 38, Plzen capitalized on their numerical advantage to score two more goals b

Key Facts

  • • Plzen secured victory with a 3-0 win over Malmo FF in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • Michal Vydra scored the first goal, assisted by Amir Memiç (34').
  • • Radosław Durosinmi and Karel Spáčil added goals for Plzen (44' & 53').
  • • Lasse Johnsen of Malmo FF was sent off with a red card at minute 38.
  • • Michal Doski of Plzen received a red card via VAR upgrade at minute 57.

Lineups

Plzen

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 23 M. Jedlicka (G)
  • 40 S. Dweh (D)
  • 21 V. Jemelka (D)
  • 5 K. Spacil (D)
  • 99 A. Memic (M)
  • 32 M. Valenta (M)
  • 6 L. Cerv (M)
  • 14 M. Doski (M)
  • 11 M. Vydra (F)
  • 17 R. Durosinmi (F)
  • 9 D. Visinsky (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Tvrdon
  • 44 F. Wiegele
  • 7 C. Kabongo
  • 18 T. Ladra
  • 19 C. Souare
  • 22 J. Paluska
  • 24 M. Havel
  • 72 J. Bello
  • 80 P. Adu
  • 85 A. Zeljkovic

Malmo FF

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 R. Olsen (G)
  • 17 J. Stryger (D)
  • 18 P. Jansson (D)
  • 19 C. Rosler (D)
  • 25 Busanello (D)
  • 37 A. Skogmar (M)
  • 7 O. Rosengren (M)
  • 23 L. Johnsen (M)
  • 38 H. Bolin (M)
  • 11 E. Ekong (F)
  • 10 A. Christiansen (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 J. Dahlin
  • 33 M. Ellborg
  • 2 J. Karlsson
  • 5 A. Djuric
  • 6 O. Lewicki
  • 8 A. Sigurdsson
  • 13 M. Olsson
  • 15 S. Soumah
  • 16 O. Berg
  • 21 S. Holmquist
  • 32 D. T. Gudjohnsen
  • 40 K. Busuladzic

Timeline

  1. Malmo FF
    10' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    Anders Christiansen

    Simulation

  2. Malmo FF
    16' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Jansson · On: A. Djuric
  3. Malmo FF
    18' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    L. Johnsen

    Foul

  4. Plzen
    23' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dweh

    Foul

  5. Malmo FF
    27' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Anders Christiansen · On: D. T. Gudjohnsen
  6. Plzen
    34' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Vydra · Assist: A. Memic
  7. Malmo FF
    38' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    L. Johnsen

    Foul

  8. Malmo FF
    38' Malmo FF Card · Red Card
    L. Johnsen

    Foul

  9. Plzen
    44' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Durosinmi · Assist: M. Vydra
  10. Malmo FF
    46' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Ekong · On: O. Berg
  11. Plzen
    53' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Spacil · Assist: M. Vydra
  12. Plzen
    56' Plzen Var · Card upgrade
    M. Doski
  13. Plzen
    57' Plzen Card · Red Card
    M. Doski

    Foul

  14. Plzen
    64' Plzen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Durosinmi · On: T. Ladra
  15. Plzen
    64' Plzen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Visinsky · On: C. Souare
  16. Plzen
    64' Plzen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Valenta · On: Adrian Zeljković
  17. Malmo FF
    68' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    C. Rosler

    Foul

  18. Plzen
    69' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    Václav Jemelka

    Foul

  19. Malmo FF
    77' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Skogmar · On: S. Soumah
  20. Malmo FF
    77' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Rosengren · On: K. Busuladzic
  21. Plzen
    80' Plzen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Memic · On: M. Havel
  22. Malmo FF
    88' Malmo FF Var · Penalty cancelled
    K. Busuladzic
  23. Malmo FF
    90'+5 Malmo FF Card · Red Card
    D. T. Gudjohnsen

    Violent conduct

  24. Malmo FF
    90'+5 Malmo FF Var · Card upgrade
    D. T. Gudjohnsen

Match Stats

Stat Plzen Malmo FF
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 88% 79%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 1 2
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 459 326
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 7 1
xG 2.17 0.36
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 402 257
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when Lasse Johnsen was sent off in the 38th minute, giving Plzen a significant advantage.
  • ▸ Michal Vydra's goal (minute 34) set the tone for Plzen and opened up opportunities for further goals.