Match report
Sparta Praha Defeats Aris 3-1 in UEFA Europa League
Aris
1–3
FT
Sparta Praha
Dec 14, 2023
Sparta Praha defeated Aris 3-1 in an intense UEFA Europa League match held on December 14th. The visitors took a commanding lead early with goals from J. Kuchta and Veljko Birmančević, while L. Haraslín provided key assists. Despite Aris' late goal by L. Bengtsson, Sparta Praha held on to their advantage for a crucial win.
Key Facts
- • Sparta Praha led early with goals from J. Kuchta (4') and Veljko Birmančević (11', 45+1'),
- • L. Haraslín provided an assist for the first goal by Kuchta,
- • K. Kairinen assisted Birmančević's second goal,
- • Aris managed a consolation goal from L. Bengtsson (84'),
- • Caju and M. Brown received yellow cards for Aris.
Lineups
Aris
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Vaná (G)
- 20 S. Yago (D)
- 5 A. Moucketou-Moussounda (D)
- 72 S. Urošević (D)
- 21 M. Mayambela (M)
- 23 K. Struski (M)
- 37 J. Szöke (M)
- 14 Y. Gomis (M)
- 3 Caju (M)
- 9 A. Kokorin (F)
- 7 L. Bengtsson (F)
Substitutes
- 31 F. Brorsson
- 66 J. Montnor
- 8 M. Brown
- 10 M. Špoljarić
- 11 M. Stępiński
- 12 A. Dimitriou
- 80 S. Babicka
- 90 E. Sofroniou
- 78 K. Chrysostomou
Sparta Praha
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 P. Vindahl (G)
- 41 M. Vitík (D)
- 25 A. Sørensen (D)
- 37 L. Krejčí (D)
- 2 Á. Preciado (M)
- 20 Q. Laçi (M)
- 6 K. Kairinen (M)
- 30 J. Zelený (M)
- 14 V. Birmančević (F)
- 22 L. Haraslín (F)
- 9 J. Kuchta (F)
Substitutes
- 28 T. Wiesner
- 10 A. Karabec
- 26 P. Vydra
- 7 V. Olatunji
- 21 J. Pešek
- 32 M. Ryneš
- 8 D. Pavelka
- 24 V. Vorel
- 39 V. Sejk
- 29 M. Ševčík
- 18 L. Sadílek
- 5 J. Gomez
Timeline
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3' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow CardLadislav Krejčí
Foul
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4' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kuchta · Assist: L. Haraslín
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11' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal GoalVeljko Birmančević · Assist: K. Kairinen
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36' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Preciado · On: T. Wiesner
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45'+1 Sparta Praha Goal · Normal GoalVeljko Birmančević · Assist: Qazim Laci
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46' Aris subst · Substitution 1Off: Alex Moussounda · On: Franz Brorsson
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65' Aris subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Gomis · On: J. Montnor
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65' Aris subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Szöke · On: M. Brown
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66' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Haraslín · On: A. Karabec
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66' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 3Off: Asger Sørensen · On: P. Vydra
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76' Aris subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Mayambela · On: M. Špoljarić
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77' Aris Card · Yellow CardCaju
Argument
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78' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Kuchta · On: V. Olatunji
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78' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 5Off: Veljko Birmančević · On: J. Pešek
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84' Aris subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Kokorin · On: M. Stępiński
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84' Aris Goal · Normal GoalL. Bengtsson · Assist: J. Montnor
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86' Aris Card · Yellow CardM. Brown
Foul
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87' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow CardK. Kairinen
Foul
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90'+2 Aris Card · Yellow CardFranz Brorsson
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Aris | Sparta Praha |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 11 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 472 | 432 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 9 |
| xG | 1.22 | 2.22 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Accurate Passes | 374 | 339 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 6 |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sparta Praha's quick start with two early goals in the first 15 minutes set the tone of the match, putting significant pressure on Aris,
- ▸ The third goal by Veljko Birmančević just before halftime further solidified Sparta Praha's control and morale.