Match report

Arsenal Defeats Sevilla 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Arsenal
Arsenal
2–0
FT
Sevilla
Sevilla
Nov 8, 2023

In a tightly contested UEFA Champions League encounter, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 2-0 defeat of Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka ensured that Arsenal maintained their strong start in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal's first goal was scored by Leandro Trossard (29') with an assist from Bukayo Saka.
  • • Bukayo Saka netted Arsenal's second goal (64'), assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
  • • Sevilla made multiple substitutions and received several yellow cards, but could not match Arsenal’s offensive prowess.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 David Raya (G)
  • 4 B. White (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
  • 18 T. Tomiyasu (D)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 20 Jorginho (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (F)
  • 19 L. Trossard (F)
  • 11 Gabriel Martinelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 O. Zinchenko
  • 21 Fábio Vieira
  • 24 R. Nelson
  • 15 J. Kiwior
  • 25 Mohamed Elneny
  • 71 C. Sagoe Jr
  • 45 A. Cozier-Duberry
  • 1 A. Ramsdale
  • 17 Cédric Soares
  • 31 K. Hein

Sevilla

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dmitrović (G)
  • 26 Juanlu Sánchez (D)
  • 22 L. Badé (D)
  • 6 N. Gudelj (D)
  • 27 Kike Salas (D)
  • 8 Joan Jordán (M)
  • 20 Fernando (M)
  • 17 É. Lamela (M)
  • 18 D. Sow (M)
  • 3 Adrià Pedrosa (M)
  • 15 Y. En-Nesyri (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 B. Soumaré
  • 10 I. Rakitić
  • 12 M. Díaz
  • 5 L. Ocampos
  • 14 T. Nianzou
  • 31 Alberto Flores
  • 16 Jesús Navas
  • 11 D. Lukébakio
  • 21 Óliver Torres
  • 2 F. Gattoni
  • 7 Suso
  • 9 Rafa Mir

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    29' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Trossard · Assist: B. Saka
  2. Arsenal
    46' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Tomiyasu · On: O. Zinchenko
  3. Arsenal
    64' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Saka · Assist: Gabriel Martinelli
  4. Sevilla
    65' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joan Jordan · On: B. Soumare
  5. Sevilla
    65' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Djibril Sow · On: Ivan Rakitić
  6. Sevilla
    66' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    B. Soumare

    Foul

  7. Sevilla
    71' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sanchez

    Foul

  8. Sevilla
    73' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Soumare · On: M. Diaz
  9. Sevilla
    76' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Salas · On: L. Ocampos
  10. Sevilla
    76' Sevilla subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Pedrosa · On: T. Nianzou
  11. Sevilla
    77' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ocampos

    Foul

  12. Arsenal
    81' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    O. Zinchenko

    Time wasting

  13. Arsenal
    81' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Trossard · On: Fábio Vieira
  14. Arsenal
    81' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: R. Nelson
  15. Arsenal
    85' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Declan Rice

    Argument

  16. Arsenal
    85' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Saka · On: Jakub Kiwior
  17. Arsenal
    90' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Filho · On: Mohamed Elneny

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Sevilla
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 87% 76%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 1
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 538 336
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 1.39 0.04
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 468 256
Shots Inside Box 7 0
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leandro Trossard's early goal in the 29th minute gave Arsenal a crucial lead and set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Bukayo Saka's second goal in the 64th minute sealed Arsenal’s victory, further demoralizing Sevilla who struggled to create significant offensive opportunities.