Overview
- The Danish side broke the deadlock with two second-half penalties converted by Magnus Mattsson in the 69th and 76th minutes.
- Rodrigo Huescas completed all 90 minutes of his Champions League debut, finishing with an 82% pass rate, two key passes, a successful cross, four tackles and a completed dribble.
- Copenhagen maintained its strong start to the 2025–26 season after lifting the Danish Cup and remaining unbeaten in four domestic outings.
- FC Drita reached this stage by defeating Differdange in consecutive qualifying matches but now faces a two-goal deficit in the tie.
- The return fixture on July 29 will decide who progresses to the third qualifying round of the Champions League.