Arsenal vs Benfica Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Arsenal squared off with Benfica in the Knockout Round Play-off of the Europa League action on February 25. Arsenal took the win with a commanding 3-2 result.

The scoreline opened on the 21st minute when Pierre Emerick Aubameyang converted the chance, putting Arsenal in front. Diogo Goncalves, Rafa Silva and Kieran Tierney found the net next, as Aubameyang added another goal, bringing the match to a 3-2 conclusion.

The stage is set for another captivating encounter as Arsenal and Benfica renew their battle, 7 days after the previous Europa League Knockout Round Play-off face-off that concluded in a 1-1 stalemate. Arsenal come into this match following a defeat to Manchester City on February 21, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. Improving their defensive organization could unlock stronger results, given that their defense has shown cracks, with goals conceded across five consecutive matches.

Benfica approach this game after three consecutive draws with Farense, Arsenal and Moreirense, pushing their unbeaten streak to six games.

This UEFA Europa League clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Arsenal and Benfica in this campaign. Arsenal’s attacking options, under Mikel Arteta’s guidance, have been bolstered by Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, the team’s top scorer, and Alexandre Lacazette, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Saka leads Arsenal’s scoring charts in UEFA Europa League this season with one goal. Supporting them are Nicolas Pepe, Edward Nketiah and Joseph Willock, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Arsenal’s attack.

Meanwhile, Benfica’s top finisher Darwin Nunez and Pizzi have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Jorge Jesus’s management, remains effective. With one goal in UEFA Europa League, Pizzi is Benfica’s top scorer in the league. Haris Seferovic, Luca Waldschmidt and Everton have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Arsenal - Benfica in real time.

Arsenal kicked off the game with Bernd Leno, Kieran Tierney, Gabriel Magalhaes, David Luiz, Hector Bellerin, Martin Odegaard, Granit Xhaka, Dani Ceballos, Bukayo Saka, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Emile Smith-Rowe as starters, with Karl Hein, Matthew Ryan, Cedric, Calum Chambers, Pablo Mari, Mohamed Elneny, Thomas Teye Partey, Alexandre Lacazette, Gabriel Martinelli, Edward Nketiah, Nicolas Pepe and Willian on the bench.

Benfica's starting eleven were Helton Leite, Jan Vertonghen, Nicolas Otamendi, Lucas Verissimo, Alex Grimaldo, Rafa Silva, Julian Weigl, Adel Taarabt, Diogo Goncalves, Pizzi and Haris Seferovic, with Mile Svilar, Odisseas Vlachodimos, Gilberto, Nuno Tavares, Franco Cervi, Everton, Gabriel, Pedrinho, Chiquinho, Darwin Nunez, Goncalo Ramos and Luca Waldschmidt on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from Arsenal vs Benfica on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Ball Possession: 56 - 44
• Total Attempts: 11 - 5
• Shots On Target: 6 - 2
• Fouls: 9 - 4
• Corners: 1 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 19 - 11
• Saves: 0 - 3
• Free Kicks: 6 - 13

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Adel Taarabt was the one to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since August 2014, the teams have clashed three times. Arsenal have won twice, while the other match ended in a draw. The most recent match between them was on February 18, 2021, in the Knockout Round Play-off of the Europa League, ending in a 1-1 draw. Arsenal have scored eleven goals across these three encounters, while Benfica have scored four. Overall, Arsenal hold a stronger head-to-head record against Benfica in recent meetings.

Recent Form

Arsenal are coming off a loss in their last match against Manchester City, while Benfica are currently on a run of three straight draws, including level games against SC Farense, Arsenal and Moreirense in their last three outings. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Arsenal have recorded eight wins, eight losses, and four draws, while over their most recent twenty games, Benfica have claimed nine victories, suffered three defeats, and drawn eight times.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Arsenal and Benfica in real time. You can watch the goals by Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Diogo Goncalves, Rafa Silva and Kieran Tierney as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Arsenal - Benfica are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.