Ferencváros vs. Viktoria Plzeň 2-1: Europa League Live Score and Result

Ferencváros defeated Viktoria Plzeň 2:1 in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League, maintaining a 100% start to their European campaign under Slovak manager Balázs Borbély, Šport.sk reported. Kristoffer Zachariassen scored twice for the home side at Groupama Arena in Budapest on October 15, 2026, while Denis Višinský netted a late goal for the Czech visitors.

Zachariassen Leads Ferencváros Past Plzeň

The match turned on two goals from Kristoffer Zachariassen in the second half, with the opening strike arriving in the 49th minute following an assist from Birmancevič, before Zachariassen added a second from the penalty spot in the 81st minute.

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Viktoria Plzeň responded in the 90th minute when Denis Višinský scored to narrow the deficit to 2:1. However, the Czech side could not find an equalizer before the final whistle, sealing their second defeat in the current European campaign.

Lineups and Personnel Notes at Groupama Arena

Manager Balázs Borbély deployed a squad featuring several Slovak connections, though notable absences affected both sides. Goalkeeper Dominik Ťapaj and captain Patrik Hrošovský started for Viktoria Plzeň, while Vavro and Pališčák watched from the substitutes’ bench. On the opposing side, Ferencváros played without midfielder Matúš Bero due to ongoing health issues.

Slovenský tréner valcuje Európu. Borbélyho Ferencváros zdolal Plzeň a zostáva stopercentný — Photo: Hetrik.sk

The officiating crew for the fixture in Budapest was led by Polish referee Damian Sylwestrzak, alongside assistant referees Paweł Sokolnicki and Adam Karasewicz.

Standings Context and Recent Form

The result leaves Ferencváros in a strong position in the UEFA Europa League standings after two matches. Their European run includes a previous 3:1 victory over Celtic in Glasgow. Meanwhile, Viktoria Plzeň entered the fixture searching for consistency, following domestic league struggles that placed them 11th in the Czech Chance Liga with 13 points, a record of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, and a goal difference of 20:17. Their recent domestic matches included a 2:3 home defeat against Olomouc, a 1:2 away loss to Slavia Praha, a goalless draw with Hradec Králové, and a 3:0 victory over Mladá Boleslav. The team’s top scorer across all competitions is Czech forward Christophe Kabongo with 5 goals.