Malmo FF earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Rigas Futbola Skola in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie on July 31, 2025. The Swedish champions will take a slender but crucial advantage to Latvia thanks to a second-half goal at the Eleda Stadion. In a tense and tactical encounter, Malmo controlled possession but found it difficult to break down a well-organized RFS defense. The breakthrough finally came around the hour mark, with Malmo scoring from a set-piece situation. The home side then managed the game effectively, seeing out the win without conceding an away goal. The clean sheet is as important as the goal for Malmo, giving them a solid foundation for the return leg as they aim to progress in Europe's premier club competition.