Match report

Arsenal Holds Off Slavia Praha 1–1 in Europa League

Arsenal
Arsenal
1–1
FT
Slavia Praha
Slavia Praha
Apr 8, 2021

Arsenal barely held off Slavia Praha to secure a 1–1 draw in their UEFA Europa League clash. The English side took the lead through N. Pepe, but Slavia equalized late through T. Holes. Both teams made several substitutions throughout the match, with Slavia's early changes influenced by a yellow card.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal scored first through N. Pepe in the 86th minute.
  • • Slavia Praha equalized through T. Holes in the 90+3rd minute.
  • • D. Zima received a yellow card for Slavia in the 47th minute.
  • • Arsenal made multiple substitutions, including Willian, B. Saka, T. Partey, and Alexandre Lacazette.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 17 Cédric Soares (D)
  • 2 Bellerín (D)
  • 16 R. Holding (D)
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 18 T. Partey (M)
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (M)
  • 12 Willian (M)
  • 9 A. Lacazette (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 Martinelli
  • 19 N. Pépé
  • 25 Mohamed Elneny
  • 14 P. Aubameyang
  • 8 Dani Ceballos
  • 33 M. Ryan
  • 49 Joel López
  • 22 Pablo Marí
  • 30 E. Nketiah
  • 66 M. Azeez
  • 24 R. Nelson
  • 44 K. Hein

Slavia Praha

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Kolář (G)
  • 18 J. Bořil (D)
  • 3 T. Holeš (D)
  • 5 A. Bah (D)
  • 6 D. Zima (D)
  • 7 N. Stanciu (M)
  • 17 L. Provod (M)
  • 25 J. Hromada (M)
  • 19 O. Dorley (F)
  • 9 P. Olayinka (F)
  • 12 A. Sima (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 P. Ševčík
  • 32 O. Lingr
  • 16 J. Kuchta
  • 28 L. Masopust
  • 27 I. Traoré
  • 31 P. Kovář
  • 11 S. Tecl
  • 13 J. Stejskal
  • 41 D. Višinský

Timeline

  1. Slavia Praha
    46' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hromada · On: P. Ševčík
  2. Slavia Praha
    47' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow Card
    D. Zima

    Foul

  3. Slavia Praha
    69' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Dorley · On: O. Lingr
  4. Slavia Praha
    69' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sima · On: J. Kuchta
  5. Arsenal
    73' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Willian · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  6. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Saka · On: N. Pepe
  7. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Partey · On: Mohamed Elneny
  8. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alexandre Lacazette · On: P. Aubameyang
  9. Slavia Praha
    84' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Stanciu · On: L. Masopust
  10. Slavia Praha
    85' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Olayinka · On: Ibrahim Traore
  11. Arsenal
    86' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Pepe · Assist: P. Aubameyang
  12. Arsenal
    88' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: D. Ceballos
  13. Slavia Praha
    90'+3 Slavia Praha Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Holes

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Slavia Praha
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 80% 76%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 10
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 444 384
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 354 293
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Pepe's goal in the 86th minute gave Arsenal the lead, but it was short-lived.
  • ▸ Slavia Praha's late equalizer by T. Holes in the 90+3rd minute turned the momentum and secured a draw for the Czech side.