Match report

Arsenal Defeats Slavia Praha 4-0 in UEFA Europa League

Slavia Praha
Slavia Praha
0–4
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
Apr 15, 2021

Arsenal secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Slavia Praha in their UEFA Europa League match, demonstrating their strength and tactical acumen. Early goals by N. Pepe, Alexandre Lacazette, and B. Saka ensured the Gunners' dominance throughout the game. Despite Slavia Praha's attempts, Arsenal maintained their composure and secured a crucial win in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Slavia Praha 0–4 Arsenal
  • • Key goals: N. Pepe (18'), Alexandre Lacazette (penalty 21', 77'), B. Saka (24')
  • • Yellow cards: J. Hromada (20'), P. Olayinka (63') (Slavia Praha), Gabriel Martinelli (82') (Arsenal)
  • • Substitutions: Alexandre Lacazette off for E. Nketiah (79'), B. Saka off for Gabriel Martinelli (79') (Arsenal)

Lineups

Slavia Praha

Formation: 4-3-1-2

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)
  • 23 P. Ševčík (M)
  • 17 L. Provod (M)
  • 25 J. Hromada (M)
  • 9 P. Olayinka (F)
  • 16 J. Kuchta (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 D. Višinský
  • 28 L. Masopust
  • 32 O. Lingr
  • 19 O. Dorley
  • 11 S. Tecl
  • 12 A. Sima
  • 27 I. Traoré
  • 31 P. Kovář
  • 13 J. Stejskal

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 22 Pablo Marí (D)
  • 21 C. Chambers (D)
  • 16 R. Holding (D)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (D)
  • 18 T. Partey (M)
  • 8 Dani Ceballos (M)
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (M)
  • 9 A. Lacazette (F)
  • 19 N. Pépé (M)

Substitutes

  • 25 Mohamed Elneny
  • 30 E. Nketiah
  • 17 Cédric Soares
  • 35 Martinelli
  • 38 F. Balogun
  • 66 M. Azeez
  • 45 J. Hillson
  • 33 M. Ryan
  • 2 Bellerín
  • 24 R. Nelson
  • 12 Willian
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    17' Arsenal Var · Goal cancelled
    E. Smith Rowe
  2. Arsenal
    18' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Pepe · Assist: E. Smith Rowe
  3. Slavia Praha
    20' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hromada

    Foul

  4. Arsenal
    21' Arsenal Goal · Penalty
    Alexandre Lacazette
  5. Arsenal
    24' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Saka · Assist: C. Chambers
  6. Slavia Praha
    46' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bah · On: D. Visinsky
  7. Slavia Praha
    46' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hromada · On: L. Masopust
  8. Slavia Praha
    46' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Stanciu · On: O. Lingr
  9. Slavia Praha
    46' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jan Bořil · On: O. Dorley
  10. Slavia Praha
    63' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow Card
    P. Olayinka

    Argument

  11. Arsenal
    67' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: Mohamed Elneny
  12. Slavia Praha
    71' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Kuchta · On: S. Tecl
  13. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette · Assist: N. Pepe
  14. Arsenal
    79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alexandre Lacazette · On: E. Nketiah
  15. Arsenal
    79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Partey · On: Cédric Soares
  16. Arsenal
    79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Saka · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  17. Arsenal
    82' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Martinelli

    Foul

  18. Arsenal
    88' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Pepe · On: F. Balogun

Match Stats

Stat Slavia Praha Arsenal
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 82%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 7
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 586 371
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 0 5
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 509 304
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 1 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal capitalized on an early VAR goal cancellation, scoring a goal from N. Pepe just a minute later, which set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Alexandre Lacazette's penalty and subsequent goal in the second half further cemented Arsenal's lead, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback from Slavia Praha.