Fresh analytics from Flashscore, the premier destination for real-time sports data, reveal that nearly 34 million users engaged with the platform during one of the most volatile nights in UEFA Champions League history.
The surge in activity was sparked by the conclusion of the league phase, a unique event featuring 18 matches played simultaneously. As the table shifted with every goal, fans globally relied on Flashscore to track the chaos.
From major hubs in Brazil to remote outposts in Antarctica, users in 239 territories monitored the action. The night was defined by late drama, most notably a 98th-minute header from Benfica’s goalkeeper that eliminated Real Madrid.
Martin Matejka, Marketing Director at Flashscore, commented on the historic traffic:
“Yesterday wasn’t just a matchday; it was a global event and we were well prepared. When game-changing moments decide matches – from a goalkeeper’s stoppage-time header against Real Madrid to last-minute winners across Europe – the world doesn’t just watch, it reacts. Flashscore sent out over 700 million push notifications to our users as drama unfolded across the continent. Our data shows unprecedented engagement from all over the world, and I am glad we could bring these extraordinary moments to fans from Brazil to Antarctica.”
Top Matches by Number of Users
The Champions League showdown at the Estádio da Luz captured the world’s attention, with the Benfica vs. Real Madrid fixture alone drawing nearly 10 million visitors on FlashScore.
- Benfica vs. Real Madrid (9.7M users): The night’s headline act saw Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin score a stoppage-time header, securing a 4–2 victory and forcing Real Madrid into the playoffs.
- Barcelona vs. FC Copenhagen (8.3M users): A high-interest fixture as Barcelona cruised to a 4–1 win, booking their direct spot in the Round of 16.
- Napoli vs. Chelsea (5.9M users): A tense affair in Italy saw Chelsea mount a comeback to win 3–2, knocking Napoli out of the competition.
Top Players by Number of Users
- Jorginho (995K users): The Kairat Almaty midfielder garnered massive interest after netting a penalty against his old club, Arsenal.
- Anatoliy Trubin (725K users): The Benfica shot-stopper became a viral sensation after his headed goal downed Real Madrid.
- Andreas Schjelderup (368K users): The young Norwegian forward captured the spotlight with a brace against the Spanish giants.
- Kylian Mbappé (317K users): Despite Madrid’s struggles, the French star remained a focal point for fans after scoring twice.
Top Teams by Number of Users
- Real Madrid (1.6M users): The Spanish powerhouse drove traffic as they stumbled into a 4–2 defeat and the playoff round.
- Benfica (1.1M users): A surge in traffic accompanied their dramatic late winner and comeback performance.
- Barcelona (930K users): Steady global engagement as the Catalan side secured safe passage to the next round.
Flashscore’s Global Reach
Brazil led the way in national engagement, while European activity was dominated by Italy, France, Poland, the UK, Spain, Portugal, and Germany. African nations, particularly Nigeria, Ghana, and Ivory Coast, also showed significant interest. In Asia, surges were noted from Indonesia, South Korea, and Kazakhstan, while activity was recorded even in Antarctica, proving the truly global footprint of the Champions League.
