Ferencváros secured a dominant 4–0 victory over Trabzonspor at the Groupama Arena, advancing to the UEFA Europa League main stage with a 5–0 aggregate win. Head coach Borbély Balázs deployed a starting lineup featuring Dibusz in goal, alongside defenders Nagy O., Raemaekers, M. Gómez, and Cadu, with Corbu and Nagy Á. anchoring the midfield.
Early Red Card Shifts Momentum in Budapest
The match turned decisively in the 13th minute when Trabzonspor’s Ruszlan Malinovszkij received a straight red card for a harsh challenge on Mariano Gómez. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, the home side broke the deadlock in the 19th minute. Nagy Ádám delivered a right-wing cross that Callum O’Dowda met with a header to open the scoring.
Trabzonspor struggled to regain a foothold as the first half progressed, despite attempts from Ernest Muci, whose 18-meter strike was pushed wide by goalkeeper Dibusz Dénes. Cadu thought he had doubled the lead in the 39th minute after a pass from Kristoffer Zachariassen, but officials disallowed the effort for offside.
Second-Half Goals Seal Aggregate Victory
Fatih Tekke introduced three substitutes at halftime for Trabzonspor, but Ferencváros maintained pressure. In the 54th minute, Marius Corbu capped an energetic display by curling a shot into the top left corner to make it 2–0.
The tie was definitively decided around the hour mark when Sidny Lopes Cabral committed a foul inside the penalty area. Receiving his second yellow card, Lopes Cabral was sent off, and Ferencváros was awarded a penalty. Bamidele Yusuf converted from the spot to make it 3–0 on the night and 4–0 on aggregate.
Late Goal Completes the Rout
Despite the comfortable aggregate cushion, the Hungarian champions continued to create chances. Mohamed Szalah posed little threat to the Ferencváros defense aside from a first-half run neutralized by Nagy Ádám, and the former Liverpool player was substituted in the 70th minute to applause from the home crowd.
Late in the fixture, substitute Lisztes Krisztián capped the scoring in the 86th minute by firing into the bottom left corner, sealing a 4–0 victory in front of 21,011 spectators. Ferencváros will learn their league-stage opponents in the draw.
Did you know? Ferencváros has extended its streak of autumn group or league stage appearances in European competitions to eight consecutive seasons, dating back to their 2019 UEFA Europa League campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the aggregate score between Ferencváros and Trabzonspor?
Ferencváros won 5–0 on aggregate, following a 1–0 away victory in Trabzon and a 4–0 win in Budapest.
Who scored the goals for Ferencváros in the second leg?
Callum O’Dowda, Marius Corbu, Bamidele Yusuf (from a penalty), and Lisztes Krisztián scored the four goals in the home leg.
Which competition will Ferencváros play in next?
Ferencváros advanced to the UEFA Europa League main stage, with opponents to be determined in the upcoming draw.