Match report

Arsenal Defeats Napoli 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Napoli
Napoli
0–1
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
Apr 18, 2019

In a tense UEFA Europa League match, Arsenal managed to secure a crucial 1-0 win over Napoli. Alexandre Lacazette's goal in the 36th minute was the difference-maker, as Arsenal held on despite several substitutions and yellow cards on both sides. The victory puts Arsenal in a strong position for the next round.

Key Facts

  • • Alexandre Lacazette scored the only goal for Arsenal in the 36th minute.
  • • Arsenal made three substitutions: Ramsey, Xhaka, and Iwobi.
  • • Napoli's Insigne received a yellow card in the 43rd minute.
  • • Napoli made two substitutions: Maksimović and Ghoulam.
  • • Arsenal's Petr Čech was shown a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Lineups

Napoli

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Meret (G)
  • 21 V. Chiricheș (D)
  • 19 N. Maksimović (D)
  • 26 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 31 F. Ghoulam (D)
  • 5 Allan (M)
  • 20 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 7 José Callejón (M)
  • 24 L. Insigne (F)
  • 99 A. Milik (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 D. Mertens
  • 34 A. Younes
  • 6 Mário Rui
  • 2 K. Malcuit
  • 9 S. Verdi
  • 23 E. Hysaj
  • 25 D. Ospina

Arsenal

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Čech (G)
  • 18 Nacho Monreal (D)
  • 5 S. Papastathopoulos (D)
  • 6 L. Koscielny (D)
  • 31 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 8 A. Ramsey (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 15 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 11 L. Torreira (M)
  • 14 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 9 A. Lacazette (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 H. Mkhitaryan
  • 4 Mohamed Elneny
  • 17 A. Iwobi
  • 10 M. Özil
  • 19 B. Leno
  • 20 S. Mustafi
  • 29 M. Guendouzi

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    34' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ramsey · On: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  2. Arsenal
    36' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette
  3. Napoli
    43' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    L. Insigne
  4. Napoli
    46' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nikola Maksimović · On: Dries Mertens
  5. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Granit Xhaka · On: Mohamed Elneny
  6. Arsenal
    68' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexandre Lacazette · On: A. Iwobi
  7. Napoli
    71' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ghoulam · On: Mário Rui
  8. Arsenal
    74' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    P. Čech
  9. Napoli
    90' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    J. Callejon

Match Stats

Stat Napoli Arsenal
Fouls 6 15
Pass Accuracy 87% 66%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 7
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 646 287
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 13 1
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 559 188
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alexandre Lacazette's goal in the 36th minute gave Arsenal the lead and a psychological edge over Napoli.
  • ▸ Several substitutions and yellow cards affected both teams' momentum, but Arsenal managed to maintain their composure and protect the lead.