The intensity of the matches generated a massive wave of digital engagement, with 18 matches all taking place at the same time on the final day of the league format.
From the football-mad streets of Brazil to the frozen research stations of Antarctica, fans across 239 countries and territories checked their phones as Benfica’s goalkeeper scored a 98th-minute header and Real Madrid crashed into the play-offs.
"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," said Martin Matejka, Marketing Director of Flashscore and added: "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 ranked by number of users
The drama at the Estádio da Luz dominated the global conversation, with nearly 10 million users following the Benfica v Real Madrid clash alone.
1. Benfica v Real Madrid (9.7m users): The undisputed main event. Fans flocked to the match detail as Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a historic 98th-minute header to seal a 4-2 win, sending Real Madrid to the play-offs.
2. Barcelona v FC Copenhagen (8.3m users): Massive interest as Barcelona thrashed the Danes 4-1 to secure direct qualification to the Round of 16.
3. Napoli v Chelsea (5.9m users): A rollercoaster in Naples. Chelsea fought back to win 3-2, eliminating Napoli despite a stunning "Maradona-esque" pirouette goal from Antonio Vergara.
Top players ranked by number of users
1. Jorginho (995k users): The Kairat Almaty midfielder trended globally after scoring a penalty at the Emirates Stadium—a major talking point that drove nearly one million profile views.
2. Anatoliy Trubin (725k users): The unlikeliest hero. The Benfica goalkeeper's stoppage-time header against Real Madrid sent his profile traffic into the stratosphere.
3. Andreas Schjelderup (368k users): The 21-year-old Norwegian announced himself to the world with a brace against Real Madrid.
Top teams ranked by users
1. Real Madrid (1.6m users): The "Kings of Europe" falling into the play-off round after a chaotic 4-2 loss drove massive traffic.
2. Benfica (1.1m users): The victors of the night. Their miraculous comeback and "goalkeeper goal" made them the second most-clicked team worldwide.
3. Barcelona (930k users): Solid interest as they cruised to victory and the next round.
Flashscore's global reach
While Brazil was the single most active nation, the traffic was evenly split across continents: In Europe the huge engagement was driven by fans in Italy, France, Poland, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, and Germany.
Africa's continent showed massive interest, led by Nigeria, Ghana, and Ivory Coast. Football fever also swept across Asia, with significant user numbers from Indonesia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Uzbekistan.
The obsession reached the most remote corners of the Earth. Flashscore recorded active users from Antarctica and Christmas Island, proving that even in the most isolated locations, fans refused to miss the drama.