FC Copenhagen took a commanding step toward the UEFA Champions League group stage with a 2–0 victory over FC Basel 1893 on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. The Play-off first leg kicked off at 19:00 UTC under the supervision of Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs, and the teams went into the break locked at 0–0. Copenhagen's two second-half goals at home settled the contest, giving the Danish side a clear advantage to carry into the return fixture in Switzerland.

For FC Copenhagen, this result was...