FC Midtjylland beat Cardiff 6-0 in Saturday's pre‑season match and showed they can dominate a side from the English Championship. Head coach Mike Tullberg praised the big win, but the team still has details to fine‑tune before the final friendly at MCH Arena.

What happened in the match?

The game at MCH Arena ended with a clear 6-0 victory for Midtjylland, who exploited their pressing game and created numerous chances. Although Cardiff were only in their first week of pre‑season, the Danish wolves kept possession and pressed the opposition high. Tullberg highlighted that the press was effective and that several players delivered solid minutes on the pitch.

Why does the result matter for the team?

While the win is impressive, Tullberg reminds that Cardiff are still in the early stages of their pre‑season. "It shouldn't take anything away from us – we played a good game, but not more than that," he said on the club's official website. The focus now is on giving more minutes to players returning from injury and fine‑tuning tactics ahead of upcoming matches.

What improvement areas does the coach mention?

Tullberg noted that some players still lack minutes on the field and that several need more time to find rhythm after injuries. The press was solid, but there is room to sharpen finishing. The squad also needs to maintain concentration in the final minutes of a game to avoid surprises against stronger opponents.

What follows this victory?

FC Midtjylland will host OB on Friday in the last friendly before the season starts. Additionally, the next official Superliga fixture against Lyngby is scheduled away on 2026-08-16. In the Superliga, FC Midtjylland sit second with 60 points after 32 games (16‑12‑4) and a recent form of LDDDW. The team has scored 72 goals and conceded 36, giving a +36 goal difference, yet they remain 7 points behind leaders Aarhus in the title race.