FC Midtjylland and Hibernian played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier on July 25, 2025. The evenly matched contest in Denmark leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg in Edinburgh. Hibernian started brightly and were rewarded with an early goal, putting the Scottish side in a strong position. Midtjylland, however, grew into the game and applied sustained pressure, eventually finding an equalizer in the second half through a well-worked team move. Both teams had chances to win it late on, with the goalkeepers making crucial saves to preserve the 1-1 scoreline. The draw means Hibernian will be relatively pleased with an away goal and a solid result, while Midtjylland will feel they have the quality to progress in the second leg.