Analysis The numbers behind the result
Ferencvarosi punish Celtic with clinical finishing
The result was harsh on Celtic, who dominated possession (63%) and created more chances, with 16 total shots to Ferencvarosi's 14. However, Ferencvarosi's clinical edge proved decisive, converting their opportunities with ruthless efficiency. Despite Celtic's territorial dominance, Ferencvarosi scored three goals from their six shots on target, highlighting their precision in the final third.
Bamidele Isa Yusuf and Kristoffer Zachariassen were instrumental in Ferencvarosi's success, combining for two goals and two assists. Yusuf opened the scoring in the 20th minute, assisted by Zachariassen, who then scored himself just before halftime after a swift counter-attack. Daniel Arzani added the third early in the second half, capitalizing on Celtic's defensive frailties. Celtic's lone goal came from Mika Baur just before halftime, but they failed to build on it despite their numerical and positional advantage.
The key stat that explains the outcome is Ferencvarosi's shot conversion rate: three goals from six shots on target, compared to Celtic's one goal from four. Ferencvarosi's ability to capitalize on limited chances ultimately decided the game.