FC Basel 1893 and FC Copenhagen played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff on August 21, 2025. The tightly contested match in Switzerland saw both teams trade goals, leaving the tie perfectly balanced ahead of the return fixture in Denmark. The away goal scored by Copenhagen could prove to be a critical advantage in their quest to reach the group stage. This match result sets up a tense and decisive second leg, with everything still to play for.