Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Arsenal vs Sporting CP

Arsenal vs Sporting CP ended 1-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Europa League 2023-03-16 20:00 Emirates Stadium Round of 16
Full Time
Arsenal

Arsenal

G. Xhaka19'
M. Ødegaard120+2'
B. Saka120+4'
L. Trossard120+6'
Gabriel Martinelli120+8'
1 - 1
Final score
Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate 3–3 · View other leg
Sporting CP

Sporting CP

62'Pote
120+1'J. St. Juste
120+3'Ricardo Esgaio
120+5'Gonçalo Inácio
120+7'Arthur Gomes
120+9'Nuno Santos
Team pageArsenal CompetitionUEFA Europa League Team pageSporting CP
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Arsenal and Sporting CP played out a 1-1 draw.

Goals: G. Xhaka (Arsenal, 19'), Pote (Sporting CP, 62'), J. St. Juste (Sporting CP, 120+1'), M. Ødegaard (Arsenal, 120+2'), Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting CP, 120+3'), B. Saka (Arsenal, 120+4'), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP, 120+5'), L. Trossard (Arsenal, 120+6'), Arthur Gomes (Sporting CP, 120+7'), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal, 120+8'), Nuno Santos (Sporting CP, 120+9').

Arsenal had 53% possession to Sporting CP's 47%, with 13.00 shots to 15.00.

Adán (Sporting CP) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

9'
Out: T. TomiyasuIn: B. White
Arsenal
19'
G. XhakaNormal Goal
Arsenal
21'
Out: W. SalibaIn: R. Holding
Arsenal
24'
Fábio VieiraYellow Card
Arsenal
45+2'
Granit XhakaYellow Card
Arsenal
46'
Out: Gabriel JesusIn: L. Trossard
Arsenal
53'
Manuel UgarteYellow Card
Sporting CP
62'
PotePaulinho
Sporting CP
65'
Out: JorginhoIn: T. Partey
Arsenal
66'
Out: R. NelsonIn: B. Saka
Arsenal
71'
Rob HoldingYellow Card
Arsenal
90'
Out: PaulinhoIn: Youssef Chermiti
Sporting CP
94'
Out: PoteIn: Dário Essugo
Sporting CP
94'
Out: Matheus ReisIn: Nuno Santos
Sporting CP
101'
Out: Fábio VieiraIn: M. Ødegaard
Arsenal
105'
Out: TrincãoIn: Arthur Gomes
Sporting CP
118'
Manuel UgarteYellow Card
Sporting CP
118'
Ousmane DiomandeYellow Card
Sporting CP
118'
Manuel UgarteRed Card
Sporting CP
119'
Out: M. EdwardsIn: M. Tanlongo
Sporting CP
120+1'
J. St. JustePenalty
Sporting CP
120+2'
M. ØdegaardPenalty
Arsenal
120+3'
Ricardo EsgaioPenalty
Sporting CP
120+4'
B. SakaPenalty
Arsenal
120+5'
Gonçalo InácioPenalty
Sporting CP
120+6'
L. TrossardPenalty
Arsenal
120+7'
Arthur GomesPenalty
Sporting CP
120+8'
Gabriel MartinelliMissed Penalty
Arsenal
120+9'
Nuno SantosPenalty
Sporting CP
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Arsenal
Statistic
Sporting CP
53%
Possession
47%
13
Total Shots
15
9
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
0
Blocked Shots
7
11
Shots Inside Box
6
2
Shots Outside Box
9
5
Corners
7
5
Offsides
0
10
Fouls
13
3
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
1
647
Total Passes
577
541
Accurate Passes
471
1
Goalkeeper Saves
7
1.65
Expected Goals (xG)
1.26
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
Adán
Sporting CP

Adán

Rating 8.3 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

2
Sporting CP

Pote

Rating 8.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

3
Arsenal

G. Xhaka

Rating 8.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

5
Sporting CP

Paulinho

Rating 6.9 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

6
Arsenal

B. White

Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

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Prediction vs actual result

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