FC Sion produced a dominant display at the Stade Tourbillon, thrashing BATE Borisov 4-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier. The Swiss side, playing on July 31, 2026, were clinical in attack and solid at the back, effectively ending the tie as a contest.

First Half Onslaught

Sion took the lead inside 10 minutes when a fast break ended with a low driven shot from the edge of the box. The home side doubled their advantage just before the half-hour mark, this time from a set piece as a corner was headed home by a central defender. BATE struggled to create clear chances, with Sion’s midfield pressing effectively.

Second Half Closure

After the break, Sion continued their dominance. A third goal arrived just after the hour mark, a stunning long-range effort that left the BATE goalkeeper with no chance. The final goal came in the 78th minute, a simple tap-in from a cutback that highlighted the defensive frailties of the Belarusian champions.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Sion 55% – BATE 45%
• Shots on target: Sion 8 – BATE 2
• Corners: Sion 7 – BATE 1

With this comprehensive victory, FC Sion have one foot in the next round. BATE Borisov will need a miracle in the return leg to overturn the four-goal deficit.