Match report

Arsenal Defeats FC Porto 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Arsenal
Arsenal
1–0
PEN
FC Porto
FC Porto
Mar 12, 2024

Arsenal held off a resilient FC Porto to secure a narrow but valuable 1-0 win in their UEFA Champions League match. L. Trossard's goal at the 41st minute proved decisive as Arsenal maintained their composure under pressure throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal defeated FC Porto with a final score of 1-0.
  • • L. Trossard scored the only goal in the 41st minute, assisted by M. Ødegaard.
  • • W. Saliba and K. Havertz received yellow cards for Arsenal at minutes 39 and 116 respectively.
  • • Pepe was shown a yellow card for FC Porto at minute 73.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 David Raya (G)
  • 4 B. White (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
  • 15 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 8 M. Ødegaard (M)
  • 20 Jorginho (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (F)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)
  • 19 L. Trossard (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 35 O. Zinchenko
  • 14 E. Nketiah
  • 25 Mohamed Elneny
  • 5 T. Partey
  • 17 Cédric Soares
  • 24 R. Nelson
  • 31 K. Hein
  • 1 A. Ramsdale
  • 21 Fábio Vieira
  • 18 T. Tomiyasu
  • 10 E. Smith Rowe

FC Porto

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 Diogo Costa (G)
  • 23 João Mário (D)
  • 3 Pepe (D)
  • 31 Otávio (D)
  • 18 Wendell (D)
  • 22 A. Varela (M)
  • 16 Nico González (M)
  • 10 Francisco Conceição (M)
  • 11 Pepê Aquino (M)
  • 13 Galeno (M)
  • 30 Evanilson (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 J. Sánchez
  • 9 M. Taremi
  • 8 M. Grujić
  • 70 Gonçalo Borges
  • 6 S. Eustáquio
  • 2 Fábio Cardoso
  • 97 Zé Pedro
  • 29 Toni Martínez
  • 19 D. Namaso
  • 17 Iván Jaime
  • 28 Romário Baró
  • 14 Cláudio Ramos

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    39' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    W. Saliba

    Foul

  2. Arsenal
    41' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Trossard · Assist: M. Ødegaard
  3. FC Porto
    73' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Pepe

    Foul

  4. Arsenal
    83' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Filho · On: Gabriel Jesus
  5. FC Porto
    86' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joao Mario · On: Jorge Sánchez
  6. FC Porto
    88' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Evanilson · On: M. Taremi
  7. FC Porto
    90'+7 FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Varela · On: Marko Grujić
  8. FC Porto
    101' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Conceicao · On: G. Borges
  9. FC Porto
    101' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nico · On: S. Eustaquio
  10. Arsenal
    105' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jakub Kiwior · On: O. Zinchenko
  11. Arsenal
    105' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Trossard · On: E. Nketiah
  12. Arsenal
    116' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    K. Havertz

    Foul

  13. Arsenal
    120'+7 Arsenal Goal · Penalty
    Declan Rice

    Penalty Shootout

  14. FC Porto
    120'+8 FC Porto Goal · Missed Penalty
    Galeno

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal FC Porto
Fouls 18 20
Pass Accuracy 82% 70%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 572 418
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 0.95 0.55
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 470 294
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 0 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Trossard's goal in the 41st minute shifted momentum firmly towards Arsenal, providing them with a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Arsenal's disciplined defensive efforts and timely substitutions helped maintain their advantage against FC Porto's persistent attacks.