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FC Copenhagen Eliminates Drita FC to Reach Champions League Third Qualifying Round

They will take on the victor of the Malmö FFRFS tie in early August, with the return leg set for August 12.

Overview

  • FC Copenhagen sealed a 1-0 away win over Drita FC on July 29 to complete a 3-0 aggregate victory and advance to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.
  • Andreas Cornelius scored the lone goal after Drita’s Liridon Balaj received a red card in the 27th minute.
  • Rodrigo Huescas started and played all 90 minutes as Copenhagen maintained its first-choice lineup.
  • Manager Jacob Neestrup’s 3-4-3 formation allowed Copenhagen to dominate possession and limit Drita’s chances.
  • They will take on the victor of the Malmö FFRFS tie in early August, with the return leg set for August 12.