Benfica vs Arsenal

UEFA Europa League - Round of 32 18 Feb 2021, 20:00
Benfica
Benfica
1–1
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Arsenal
Arsenal
🏟 Stadio Olimpico (Roma) 👤 C. Çakιr

Match report

Benfica were held to a 1-1 draw by Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League - Round of 32 on 18 February 2021. The game was goalless at the break before all 2 goals arrived after half-time.

Arsenal dominated possession with 60% of the ball and had 7 shots to Benfica's 6.

The match was played at Stadio Olimpico (Roma), with C. Çakιr in charge.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 40% - 60% Shots 6 - 7 On target 4 - 2 Corners 3 - 4 Fouls 10 - 10
8
Player of the match
Pizzi
Benfica · 1 goal
8 Martin Ødegaard captained the side
7 Bukayo Saka 1 goal
7 Lucas Veríssimo captained the side
7 Nicolás Otamendi captained the side
Match statistics
6 Shots Total 7
4 Shots On Goal 2
1 Shots Off Goal 4
1 Shots Blocked 1
5 Shots Inside Box 5
1 Shots Outside Box 2
10 Fouls 10
3 Corners 4
0 Offsides 10
40% Ball Possession 60%
1 Saves 3
460 Passes Total 660
376 Passes Accurate 577
Line-ups 4-4-2  vs  4-4-2
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Benfica · 4-4-2
77 H. Leite
4 L. Veríssimo 30 N. Otamendi 5 J. Vertonghen 17 D. Gonçalves
21 Pizzi 28 J. Weigl 49 A. Taarabt 3 A. Grimaldo
10 L. Waldschmidt 9 D. Núñez
Arsenal · 4-4-2
1 B. Leno
2 H. Bellerín 23 D. Luiz 6 Gabriel 17 C. Soares
8 D. Ceballos 34 G. Xhaka 7 B. Saka 11 M. Ødegaard
32 E. Rowe 14 P. Aubameyang
Benfica
Coach
Jorge Jesus
Substitutes
  • 1 Mile Svilar
  • 99 Odysseas Vlachodimos
  • 82 João Ferreira
  • 2 Gilberto
  • 71 Nuno Tavares
  • 11 Franco Cervi
  • 38 Pedrinho
  • 27 Rafa Silva
  • 8 Gabriel Pires
  • 7 Everton
  • 19 Chiquinho
  • 14 Haris Seferović
Arsenal
Coach
Mikel Arteta
Substitutes
  • 33 Mathew Ryan
  • 44 Karl Hein
  • 3 Kieran Tierney
  • 16 Rob Holding
  • 22 Pablo Marí
  • 21 Calum Chambers
  • 25 Mohamed Elneny
  • 35 Gabriel Martinelli
  • 12 Willian
  • 30 Edward Nketiah
  • 19 Nicolas Pépé
  • 9 Alexandre Lacazette
Head-to-head
Benfica 0 1 draws 1 Arsenal
2021-02-25 Arsenal vs Benfica 3 - 2
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Recent form
Benfica D D D W D
Arsenal D W D D D
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Benfica vs Arsenal?
Benfica drew 1-1 against Arsenal on 18 February 2021.
Who won Benfica vs Arsenal?
Neither — the match finished 1-1.
Where was Benfica vs Arsenal played?
The match was played at Stadio Olimpico (Roma).
Who had more possession in Benfica vs Arsenal?
Arsenal had 60% of possession, compared to 40% for the other side.