Match report

Arsenal Secures 4-2 Win Over Valencia in Europa League Semifinal

Valencia
Valencia
2–4
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
May 9, 2019

In a thrilling encounter at Mestalla Stadium, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 4-2 win over Valencia in the UEFA Europa League semifinal. The victory was secured by two goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and a goal from Alexandre Lacazette, ensuring Arsenal's place in the final. Despite Valencia's early lead, the Gunners fought back to dominate the second half and secure their spot in the final showdown.

Key Facts

  • • Valencia took the lead through K. Gameiro at the 11th minute.
  • • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalized for Arsenal at the 17th minute.
  • • Alexandre Lacazette put Arsenal ahead at the 50th minute.
  • • K. Gameiro scored his second goal for Valencia at the 58th minute.
  • • Aubameyang scored his second goal at the 69th minute.
  • • Aubameyang completed his hat-trick at the 88th minute, sealing Arsenal's victory.

Lineups

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Neto (G)
  • 24 E. Garay (D)
  • 5 Gabriel Paulista (D)
  • 21 C. Piccini (D)
  • 14 José Gayá (D)
  • 18 D. Wass (M)
  • 10 Dani Parejo (M)
  • 17 F. Coquelin (M)
  • 7 Gonçalo Guedes (M)
  • 9 K. Gameiro (F)
  • 19 Rodrigo (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Carlos Soler
  • 20 Ferrán Torres
  • 22 Santi Mina
  • 1 Jaume Doménech
  • 4 F. Roncaglia
  • 12 M. Diakhaby
  • 15 Toni Lato

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)
  • 10 M. Özil (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
  • 20 S. Mustafi
  • 29 M. Guendouzi
  • 4 Mohamed Elneny
  • 17 A. Iwobi
  • 19 B. Leno
  • 49 E. Nketiah

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    11' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Gameiro
  2. Arsenal
    17' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: Alexandre Lacazette
  3. Valencia
    38' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    E. Garay
  4. Valencia
    43' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    José Luis Gayà
  5. Arsenal
    50' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette · Assist: L. Torreira
  6. Valencia
    56' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cristiano Piccini · On: C. Soler
  7. Valencia
    58' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Gameiro
  8. Arsenal
    62' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    M. Özil
  9. Arsenal
    62' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Özil · On: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  10. Arsenal
    69' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: A. Maitland-Niles
  11. Arsenal
    71' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Kolasinac · On: S. Mustafi
  12. Valencia
    72' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodrigo · On: Santi Mina
  13. Arsenal
    80' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Torreira · On: M. Guendouzi
  14. Arsenal
    88' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  15. Arsenal
    90' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Alexandre Lacazette

Match Stats

Stat Valencia Arsenal
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy 86% 77%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 496 404
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 425 312
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's quick response with Aubameyang's goal at the 17th minute turned the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Lacazette's goal at the 50th minute marked a significant shift in the game, allowing Arsenal to regain the lead.
  • ▸ Aubameyang's hat-trick sealed Arsenal's victory, with his final goal at the 88th minute putting the game out of reach for Valencia.