Saburtalo fell to a 1–3 defeat against Malmo FF in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. The match kicked off at 16:00 UTC with North Macedonian official Igor Stojcevski taking charge of the fixture. The Swedish side led 1–0 at the break before extending their advantage in the second half to secure a commanding first-leg result.

For Saburtalo, the loss represented a significant early setback in their European campaign. As a Georgian side entering the c...