Match report
FC Porto Defeats Arsenal 1-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash
FC Porto
1–0
FT
Arsenal
Feb 21, 2024
FC Porto stunned Arsenal to secure a 1-0 win in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The game was tightly contested until the final whistle, where Galeno scored the winning goal for FC Porto in the 94th minute of stoppage time. Despite Arsenal's best efforts and three yellow cards including Declan Rice early on, the Gunners were unable to find an equalizer.
Key Facts
- • Final score: FC Porto 1-0 Arsenal
- • Goal scorer for FC Porto: Galeno (94' +)
- • Yellow cards: Declan Rice, Jakub Kiwior, K. Havertz (Arsenal); F. Conceicao, Nico (FC Porto)
- • Substitutions: L. Trossard on for J. Filho (Arsenal), Iván Jaime and G. Borges on for Nico and F. Conceicao (FC Porto)
Lineups
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
- 17 Iván Jaime
- 29 Toni Martínez
- 70 Gonçalo Borges
- 6 S. Eustáquio
- 20 André Franco
- 14 Cláudio Ramos
- 8 M. Grujić
- 2 Fábio Cardoso
- 19 D. Namaso
- 15 J. Sánchez
- 97 Zé Pedro
- 28 Romário Baró
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)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 29 K. Havertz (M)
- 7 B. Saka (F)
- 19 L. Trossard (F)
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli (F)
Substitutes
- 20 Jorginho
- 14 E. Nketiah
- 24 R. Nelson
- 79 A. Heaven
- 21 Fábio Vieira
- 25 Mohamed Elneny
- 17 Cédric Soares
- 1 A. Ramsdale
- 73 J. Sweet
- 10 E. Smith Rowe
- 31 K. Hein
- 63 E. Nwaneri
Timeline
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2' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardDeclan Rice
Foul
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52' FC Porto Card · Yellow CardF. Conceicao
Foul
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57' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardJakub Kiwior
Foul
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60' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardK. Havertz
Foul
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62' FC Porto Card · Yellow CardNico
Foul
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74' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Trossard · On: J. Filho
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81' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1Off: Nico · On: Iván Jaime
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85' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2Off: Evanilson · On: T. Martinez
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86' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Conceicao · On: G. Borges
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90'+4 FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalGaleno · Assist: Otávio
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90' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4Off: Wendell · On: S. Eustaquio
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Porto | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 22 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 87% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 7 |
| Corners | 1 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 274 | 494 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 0 |
| xG | 1.17 | 0.49 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Accurate Passes | 206 | 430 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game remained scoreless until the final minutes when FC Porto's Galeno scored in stoppage time, securing a late victory.
- ▸ Arsenal faced significant challenges with three players receiving yellow cards including Declan Rice early on, affecting their defensive stability.