Match report
Leicester Defeats Legia Warszawa 3-1 in Europa League
Leicester
3–1
FT
Legia Warszawa
Nov 25, 2021
Leicester triumphed over Legia Warszawa in the UEFA Europa League with a dominant 3-1 victory. Patrick Daka, James Maddison, and Wilfred Ndidi scored for Leicester, while Filip Mladenovic provided a consolation for Legia Warszawa. Leicester's quick start and solid defense ensured a comfortable win, securing three important points in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Leicester 3–1 Legia Warszawa
- • Goals by Patrick Daka (11'), James Maddison (21'), and Wilfred Ndidi (33')
- • Filip Mladenovic scored for Legia Warszawa (26')
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the second half
- • Both teams received yellow cards throughout the match
Lineups
Leicester
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
- 18 D. Amartey (D)
- 27 T. Castagne (D)
- 4 Ç. Söyüncü (D)
- 33 L. Thomas (D)
- 25 W. Ndidi (M)
- 10 J. Maddison (M)
- 42 B. Soumaré (M)
- 7 H. Barnes (F)
- 29 P. Daka (F)
- 37 A. Lookman (F)
Substitutes
- 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall
- 17 Ayoze Pérez
- 11 M. Albrighton
- 14 K. Iheanacho
- 5 R. Bertrand
- 20 H. Choudhury
- 54 Wanya Marçal
- 9 J. Vardy
- 41 J. Stolarczyk
- 23 J. Vestergaard
Legia Warszawa
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 31 C. Miszta (G)
- 55 A. Jędrzejczyk (D)
- 6 M. Johansson (D)
- 25 F. Mladenović (M)
- 4 M. Wieteska (D)
- 5 Yuri Ribeiro (M)
- 8 André Martins (M)
- 99 B. Slisz (M)
- 82 Luquinhas (F)
- 11 M. Emreli (F)
- 20 E. Muçi (F)
Substitutes
- 3 M. Hołownia
- 16 J. Çelhaka
- 22 K. Skibicki
- 28 S. Włodarczyk
- 9 T. Pekhart
- 59 K. Tobiasz
- 29 L. Rose
- 92 B. Ciepiela
Timeline
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11' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalP. Daka · Assist: H. Barnes
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21' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalJ. Maddison · Assist: A. Lookman
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26' Legia Warszawa Goal · Normal GoalF. Mladenovic
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33' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalWilfred Ndidi · Assist: J. Maddison
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39' Legia Warszawa Card · Yellow CardF. Mladenovic
Argument
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46' Legia Warszawa subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Johansson · On: M. Hołownia
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48' Legia Warszawa Card · Yellow CardMateusz Wieteska
Foul
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61' Leicester Card · Yellow CardL. Thomas
Foul
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62' Leicester subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Soumare · On: K. Dewsbury-Hall
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63' Leicester subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Maddison · On: A. Perez
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71' Legia Warszawa subst · Substitution 2Off: André Martins · On: Jurgen Çelhaka
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71' Legia Warszawa subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Mladenovic · On: K. Skibicki
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78' Legia Warszawa subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Emreli · On: S. Wlodarczyk
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78' Legia Warszawa subst · Substitution 5Off: Luquinhas · On: T. Pekhart
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84' Leicester subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Lookman · On: M. Albrighton
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85' Leicester subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Daka · On: K. Iheanacho
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87' Legia Warszawa Card · Yellow CardA. Jedrzejczyk
Foul
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89' Leicester Card · Yellow CardM. Albrighton
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Leicester | Legia Warszawa |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 79% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 8 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 511 | 359 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Accurate Passes | 436 | 284 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leicester took an early lead through Patrick Daka's goal in the 11th minute, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ James Maddison's second goal in the 21st minute further cemented Leicester's control, despite Legia's quick reply by Filip Mladenovic in the 26th minute
- ▸ Wilfred Ndidi's goal in the 33rd minute ensured Leicester's dominance, maintaining a two-goal lead despite Legia's efforts