FCSB's opponent, victory over the rival before the Europa League match

Ashley Davis30/10/2025

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Article by Mihai Șovei – Published on Thursday, 30 October 2025, 09:51 / Updated on Thursday, 30 October 2025 09:51

Basel, the future opponent of the Romanian champion in the Europa League, prevailed 2-0 in front of Zurich, one of its rivals, in the most recent game played in the championship.

The match between Basel and FCSB will take place on November 6 at 19:45.

Basel, victory in the championship

The Swiss champion prevailed in the duel with one of its rivals, FC Zurich, 2-0, in stage number 11 of the Swiss championship. This win comes a week before the Europa League match against FCSB.

Basel had no problems in the match against Zurich. He opened the scoring quickly through Traore's success (13), and Ibrahim Salah's goal in the second half (50) set the final score of the game, 2-0. It's an important win for Basel who were coming off a humiliating 1-5 defeat to Lausanne.

Following this victory, Basel occupies 3rd place in the championship, with 21 points obtained in 11 games played.

FCSB's opponent, victory over the rival before the Europa League match

photo: ranking from Switzerland / flashscore

Before next week's match against FCSB, Basel will play an important league match against Young Boys Bern. The match will take place on November 2.

Basel and FCSB have met before

Next week's game will not be the first meeting between the two teams. Basel and FCSB have met before in the UEFA Champions League group stage in the 2013/14 season. Both games ended in a draw, 1-1.