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FC Copenhagen Seals Champions League Place With 2–0 Win Over Basel

Mexican full-back Rodrigo Huescas now heads into his first Champions League campaign following a full 90 at right back in the playoff.

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Jugadores del Copenhague celebrando.

Overview

  • The home victory at Parken completed a 3-1 aggregate in the final qualifying playoff for the 2025–26 tournament.
  • Andreas Cornelius opened the scoring in the 46th minute from an Elias Achouri assist.
  • Youssoufa Moukoko converted an 84th-minute penalty to secure the result for the Danish side.
  • Rodrigo Huescas, a Cruz Azul academy product, started and finished the match at right back, helping preserve a clean sheet.
  • Copenhagen advanced after a 1-1 first leg in Switzerland, and the group-stage draw is scheduled for Thursday.