Ferencvaros beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in a tightly contested UEFA Europa League league-phase match.

The UEFA Europa League league phase match took place on 15 October 2026 at the Groupama Arena in Budapest. Ferencvaros hosted Czech side Viktoria Plzen in front of a home crowd, looking to build on their early momentum in the competition.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were interrupted in the 7th minute when Attila Osvath received a yellow card for a bad foul, signalling an early warning for the home side. The first real breakthrough arrived just after the interval. In the 49th minute Kristoffer Zachariassen put Ferencvaros ahead with a left-footed strike from the centre of the box, finding the bottom right corner after a swift counter-attack that began with an assist from Veljko Birmancevic.

The score remained 1-0 for the majority of the second half until the 81st minute, when Zachariassen doubled Ferencvaros’ lead from the penalty spot, converting with a right-footed shot to the centre of the goal.

Viktoria Plzen responded in the dying moments of regular time. In the 90th minute Denis Visinský scored from very close range, directing a right-footed shot into the centre of the net after a corner, reducing the deficit to 2-1.

The final minutes saw a flurry of disciplinary action. Lukás Cerv of Viktoria Plzen was booked in the 90th+5 minute for a bad foul. Ferencvaros then endured three late cautions: Toon Raemaekers was shown a yellow card in the 90th+6 minute for a bad foul, and Habib Maïga also received a yellow card in the same minute.

Standout performers

Kristoffer Zachariassen was the decisive figure, scoring both of Ferencvaros’ goals, including the opening strike and the penalty that restored their two-goal cushion. Veljko Birmancevic provided the key assist for the first goal, linking the fast break that led to Zachariassen’s 49th-minute finish. For Viktoria Plzen, Denis Visinský kept his side in contention with a late header from a corner, ensuring the match ended with a narrow margin.

Match facts

  • Final score: Ferencvaros 2-1 Viktoria Plzen
  • Scorers: Kristoffer Zachariassen (49’, 81’ pen), Denis Visinský (90’)
  • Bookings: Attila Osvath (7’), Lukás Cerv (90'+5’), Toon Raemaekers (90'+6’), Habib Maïga (90'+6’)
  • Venue: Groupama Arena, Budapest

What it means

The win gives Ferencvaros three points from the league phase encounter, while Viktoria Plzen return home with a single point after a hard-fought contest that was decided in the final minute.