Walferdange 2-4 Luxembourg City – International Club Friendly

Luxembourg City FC came from behind to defeat Walferdange 4-2 in an entertaining friendly at the Terrain Schëtterchen on 23 July 2026. The match served as a useful test for both sides, who are gearing up for their respective domestic campaigns in the Luxembourg National Division and lower leagues.

Match Overview

Walferdange, playing in Luxembourg's second tier, surprised their top-flight visitors by taking a 2-0 lead within the first twenty minutes. However, Luxembourg City’s superior fitness and quality eventually told, as they scored four unanswered goals to claim a deserved victory.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: Walferdange forward Tom Schaack pounced on a defensive error to fire home from 12 yards.
• 19th minute: A well-worked corner was headed in by Mike Rodesch to make it 2-0.
• 33rd minute: Luxembourg City pulled one back through a powerful strike from Yannick Schaus.
• 55th minute: Winger Eric Mertens equalized with a clever chip over the keeper.
• 72nd minute: Captain Gilles Muller scored from the penalty spot after a handball.
• 84th minute: Substitute David Alves sealed the win with a close-range finish.

Standout Players

Eric Mertens (Luxembourg City) was a constant threat on the right flank, creating the equalizer and assisting the penalty-winning move. For Walferdange, Tom Schaack’s goal and overall work rate was a bright spot, though his team’s defensive collapse after the break proved costly.

Friendly Context

Such pre-season friendlies are invaluable for Luxembourg clubs, allowing them to test tactical approaches against opponents of varying levels. Walferdange will rue their inability to maintain the early intensity, while Luxembourg City’s comeback highlights their depth and resilience ahead of the National Division season.