FC Basel 1893 and FC Copenhagen played out a 1–1 draw on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie. The match kicked off at 19:00 UTC at a venue not specified, with Anthony Taylor of England serving as the referee. The score remained level at 1–1 going into half-time, setting up a finely balanced second leg in Denmark.

For FC Basel 1893, the draw at home was a missed opportunity to build a clear advantage ahead of the return fixture. In the high-sta...