Match report

Arsenal Draws with Sporting CP, Europa League Ties Remain Tight

Arsenal
Arsenal
1–1
PEN
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Mar 16, 2023

Arsenal held off Sporting CP to secure a draw in their critical UEFA Europa League clash, with Granit Xhaka scoring for the home side early on. The visitors equalized through P. Goncalves before the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal 1–1 Sporting CP (UEFA Europa League)
  • • Granit Xhaka scored at minute 19 for Arsenal
  • • P. Goncalves equalized for Sporting CP in the 62nd minute
  • • Multiple substitutions and cards affected the game's dynamics

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 18 T. Tomiyasu (D)
  • 12 W. Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
  • 35 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 21 Fábio Vieira (M)
  • 20 Jorginho (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 24 R. Nelson (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
  • 11 Gabriel Martinelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 B. White
  • 16 R. Holding
  • 19 L. Trossard
  • 5 T. Partey
  • 7 B. Saka
  • 8 M. Ødegaard
  • 10 E. Smith Rowe
  • 3 K. Tierney
  • 15 J. Kiwior
  • 30 M. Turner
  • 56 J. Hillson

Sporting CP

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Adán (G)
  • 3 J. St. Juste (D)
  • 26 O. Diomande (D)
  • 25 Gonçalo Inácio (D)
  • 47 Ricardo Esgaio (M)
  • 15 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 28 Pote (M)
  • 2 Matheus Reis (M)
  • 10 M. Edwards (F)
  • 20 Paulinho (F)
  • 17 Trincão (F)

Substitutes

  • 79 Youssef Chermiti
  • 84 Dário Essugo
  • 11 Nuno Santos
  • 33 Arthur Gomes
  • 32 M. Tanlongo
  • 13 Luís Carlos
  • 16 Rochinha
  • 6 S. Alexandropoulos
  • 82 Mateus Fernandes
  • 18 I. Fatawu
  • 12 F. Israel
  • 77 Jovane Cabral

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    9' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Tomiyasu · On: Benjamin White
  2. Arsenal
    19' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Granit Xhaka
  3. Arsenal
    21' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Saliba · On: R. Holding
  4. Arsenal
    24' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Fábio Vieira

    Foul

  5. Arsenal
    45'+2 Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Granit Xhaka

    Foul

  6. Arsenal
    46' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: L. Trossard
  7. Sporting CP
    53' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ugarte

    Foul

  8. Sporting CP
    62' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Goncalves · Assist: Paulinho
  9. Arsenal
    65' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Filho · On: T. Partey
  10. Arsenal
    66' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Nelson · On: B. Saka
  11. Arsenal
    71' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Holding

    Foul

  12. Sporting CP
    90' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Paulinho · On: Chermiti
  13. Sporting CP
    94' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Goncalves · On: Dário Essugo
  14. Sporting CP
    94' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matheus Reis · On: Nuno Santos
  15. Arsenal
    101' Arsenal subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Fábio Vieira · On: M. Ødegaard
  16. Sporting CP
    105' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Trincao · On: Arthur Gomes
  17. Sporting CP
    118' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    O. Diomande

    Foul

  18. Sporting CP
    118' Sporting CP Card · Red Card
    M. Ugarte

    Foul

  19. Sporting CP
    119' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Edwards · On: M. Tanlongo
  20. Arsenal
    120'+8 Arsenal Goal · Missed Penalty
    Gabriel Martinelli

    Penalty Shootout

  21. Sporting CP
    120'+9 Sporting CP Goal · Penalty
    Nuno Santos

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Sporting CP
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 82%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 13 15
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 647 577
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 0 7
Shots on Target 9 2
xG 1.65 1.26
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 541 471
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Granit Xhaka’s early goal at minute 19 gave Arsenal a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Sporting CP equalized with P. Goncalves' goal in the 62nd minute, significantly shifting momentum and ensuring the draw.