Live Commentary: Arsenal 5-1 Benfica - as it happened By Jack Prescott , Rugby Editor | 6y Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of Arsenal's clash with Benfica in the Emirates Cup. However, the Gunners now have to defend a free-kick right on the edge of their own box, after Ceballos felled Weigl. He has found his form with Benfica, but just lunged in late on Gabriel. FULL TIME: ARSENAL 3-2 BENFICA (4-3 ON AGGREGATE). First, Seferovic makes way for Nunez. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report. HEAD TO HEAD: Benfica and Arsenal met in the last 16 of the 1991/92 European Cup, with Benfica winning 4-2 on aggregate (1-1 home, 3-1 away); these are the only two meetings between the teams. GOAL! Arsenal seem to have lost some shape in midfield and at the back, and that is giving Benfica the chance to get a foothold and retain possession There is seven minutes remaining, plus stoppage time…. Former Spurs attacking midfielder Adel Taarabt is among the Benfica line-up. Benfica vs Arsenal LIVE! It was the midfielder who conceded the free-kick for Benfica’s equaliser, and he has now cost Arsenal a second. Arsenal string a long move together, but Benfica remain steadfast in their shape, refusing to be drawn out. How has that not gone in? UEFA Europa League Live Commentary for Arsenal v Benfica on February 25, 2021, includes full match statistics and key events, instantly updated. Last week's match was played in Rome. FT: Arsenal 3-2 Benfica (4-3 agg) - Aubameyang opens scoring but Goncalves levels Ceballos gifts visitors lead but Tierney & Aubameyang rescue Gunners FT: Rangers 5-2 Royal Antwerp (9-5 agg) Website feedback Fill in our form. FT: Arsenal 3-2 Benfica (4-3 agg) - Aubameyang opens scoring but Goncalves levels Ceballos gifts visitors lead but Tierney & Aubameyang rescue Gunners FT: Rangers 5-2 Royal Antwerp (9-5 agg) BENFICA SUBSTITUTES: Gilberto, Chiquinho, Pedrinho, Darwin Nunez, Everton, Gabriel Pires, Franco Cervi, Odisseas Vlachodimos, Mile Svilar, Goncalo Ramos, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt, Nuno Tavares. CLOSE! What channel is Arsenal v Benfica Europa League match on? Get a report of the Arsenal vs. Benfica 2020-21 UEFA Europa League, Round of 32 football match. Conceded by … Arsenal's Odegaard gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Taarabt, they opt to take it short. The tie is nicely poised from last week's first clash between these European heavyweights, with Pizzi's 55th-minute penalty quickly cancelled out by Bukaya Saka. Arsenal FC vs SL Benfica Live Commentary - Catch Arsenal FC Vs SL Benfica, UEFA Europa League Live Score an Commentary, Match Results, Highlights & Full Match Updates Online at Sportskeeda.com There's 20 minutes left... That is just the response Arsenal required, and it is one of Arteta’s substitutes who has had an impact, with Willian getting the assist. He gets his head on it, but can’t keep his effort down. GOOOOOAAALLL!! The winger cut inside on his left and played a pass into his fellow academy graduate, who had the opportunity to return the favour, only to go backwards and waste a good chance to get Saka through on goal. It all came from an Arsenal corner, but their defence never looked set, and the Gunners will now need to score twice if they are to go through. Date published: 2/24/2021 6:20:32 PM. Copyright © 2021 Goal (United States) All rights reserved. From that perspective, the tie has not changed too much – a 1-1 draw would send this game to extra-time. Commentary; Report; Listen; Arsenal vs Benfica - Match Preview. Pitch to Post: Who fits the bill as next Spurs manager? Can they make it three from three and progress here? Switchboard 020 7619 5003. Benfica have made two alterations, with Rafa and Seferovic coming in. There is a check for offside, but the goal stands. FT. Tierney bursts down the left and manages to attempt a cross. Kick-off Times; Kick-off times are converted to your local PC time. 90+5' Second Half ends, Arsenal 3, Benfica 2. Arsenal v Benfica, Emirates Cup: as it happened. The Benfica full-back gets a second chance to get the ball in, and delivers an inviting cross, yet David Luiz is on hand to get it away. Arsenal players should thrive on the pressure of winning – Mikel Arteta. That was a wonderful pass from the Norway international. HALF-TIME: ARSENAL 1-1 BENFICA (2-2 ON AGGREGATE). Box office boxoffice@arsenal.co.uk. Rome's Stadio Olimpico hosts the first leg, while the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Athens will host the second leg. Arsenal FC vs SL Benfica Live Commentary - Catch Arsenal FC Vs SL Benfica, UEFA Europa League Live Score an Commentary, Match Results, Highlights & Full Match Updates Online at Sportskeeda.com Europa League updates, live score and commentary stream. ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images But they made light of the strange circumstances and were in a position of strength in the 21st minute when Aubameyang was played in by Bukayo Saka 's brilliant reverse pass and he calmly dinked a finish over Helton Leite . David Luiz is making his 100th European appearance, going up against one of his former clubs. Benfica’s tactics were clearly to contain Arsenal and try to steal an away goal on the break, to give them the edge in the tie. Kick off time, live stream and latest team news. Get a summary of the Arsenal vs. Benfica football match. Benfica 1-1 Arsenal: Bukayo Saka nets vital away goal immediately after Gunners go behind but visitors will rue draw after dominant display with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missing sitter early on Taarabt has also gone off, to be replaced by Gabriel. Bahasa - Indonesia; Chinese (simplified) Deutsch; English - Australia; English - Canada; English - Ghana He got onto a neat pass in behind Arsenal’s line but, without getting his head up, he drilled in a cross which was aimed at nobody in particular, and since no Benfica players had got up in support, the move comes to nothing. Emirates Stadium. Benfica v Arsenal Live Commentary & Result, 18/02/2021, UEFA Europa League. Box office boxoffice@arsenal.co.uk. UEFA Europa League live commentary for Arsenal vs Benfica on 2021-02-25 17:55:00, includes full match statistics, key events, recent meetings, line-up squad updated in real-time. Arsenal get proceedings underway. 45'+2' HALF-TIME: ARSENAL 1-1 BENFICA (2-2 ON AGGREGATE). Ek to launch bid for Arsenal with Henry, Bergkamp, Vieira, Sprint Qualifying approved for three F1 races. 89' Corner, Benfica. Get a summary of the Arsenal vs. Benfica football match. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. FT. His blushes are spared, somewhat, by the offside flag, though. With the Gunners well off the pace in the race for a top-four spot in the Premier League, this represents probably their best chance of playing in next season's Champions League. The second half is up and running. There will be a minimum of four minutes added on. 2 of 16 Benfica's goals (12.5%) have been scored in the first 15 minutes of the first half, compared to 1 of 16(6.25%) for Arsenal. A raft of changes now for Benfica. TIERNEY! There was a VAR check for offside, but Aubameyang had just held his run. Grimaldo has made way for Tavares. Ceballos – who has seen plenty of the ball in midfield – takes on a strike from long range, but skies it well over. Tavares makes an immediate impact as he crosses to tee up a close-range shot, but Tierney stands firm to get in a vital block, and Arsenal are back on the attack. Arsenal v Benfica Live Commentary & Result, 25/02/2021, UEFA Europa League. Arsenal are hoping to book their place in the Europa League round-of-16 when they take on Benfica this evening. They are out of both domestic cup competitions and are way off the pace in the Premier League, even for a top-four challenge. Martin Chrien (Benfica) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Aubameyang missed a sitter in the defeat to Olympiacos last term, but the Gunners’ captain came up big with a late winner to secure a much-needed triumph which keeps Arsenal’s season alive. What a heartbreaking moment for Benfica, who seemed set to do enough. Managed at the time by Sven-Goran Eriksson, Benfica needed extra-time goals from Vasiliy Kulkov and Isaias to secure a 3-1 win. Willian’s assist for Tierney’s equaliser means the Brazilian has provided his first goal involvement for Arsenal in 14 games – since his assist against Wolves in November. Aubameyang tries to pounce on it, but can’t get enough on his header. Please note that this does not represent any official rankings. Saka attempts a cross, but can’t find a team-mate. View full match commentary including video highlights, news, team line-ups, player ratings, stats and more. Tavares dropped in a brilliant cross which Rafa headed at goal, yet it bounced back off the post. KICK-OFF! Another goal for Arsenal before the break really could put this tie to bed. 89' Corner, Benfica. Commentary Stats Teams Form Table. If Benfica score, then Arsenal will need to net twice to win, and Arteta has to get his team reorganised for the second half. At the other end, Odegaard finds space, but goes for the pass instead of a shot, and Benfica clear their lines. Mikel Arteta unsurprisingly names a strong XI, headed by captain Aubameyang. BENFICA (3-5-2): Helton Leite; Jan Vertonghen, Lucas Verissimo, Nicolas Otamendi; Alejandro Grimaldo; Adel Taarabt; Diogo Gonçalves, Pizzi, Julian Weigl; Haris Seferovic, Rafa. Pizzi (Benfica) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. Posted by Goal.com February 18, 2021. Find Benfica vs Arsenal result on Yahoo Sports. 90'+1' Second Half ends, Arsenal 5, Benfica 2. What a hit from Goncalves! Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of this Europa League last-32 second-leg contest between Arsenal and Benfica, being played at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Greece. It’s 1-0 Arsenal! Get live scores, stats, in-play odds and commentary! 87' Post update. No changes for either side at the break. NO GOAL! The teams are out on the pitch and almost ready to go. Aubameyang has dinked the ball into the net for a second time, though the offside flag is up. Match Commentary. Browse all the build up, action, reports and reaction from Arsenal V SL Benfica, including match highlights video and post-match analysis after the final whistle. It results in a break and Ceballos eventually slips through Saka, whose first-time shot is well saved by Helton. 0 of the 4 goals 0% Arsenal have conceded, have come in the first 15 minutes, compared to the UEFA Europa League 20/21 season average of 13.15%. Smith Rowe has also gone off. It is not too much of an exaggeration to say that Arsenal are fighting to save their season, here. David Scott. Arsenal scored two second-half goals to beat Benfica on Thursday. 87' Post update. LONDON -- Theo Walcott scored two goals and created a third as Arsenal began the Emirates Cup with an entertaining 5-2 win over Benfica on Saturday. GOAL! An early booking for Taarabt – who of course is a former Premier League player. Arsenal scored two second-half goals to beat Benfica on Thursday. AUBAMEYANG SCORES! Since the start of last season, Saka has provided more assists in all competitions than any other Arsenal player (17). Arsenal are playing with real verve and confidence. ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images But they made light of the strange circumstances and were in a position of strength in the 21st minute when Aubameyang was played in by Bukayo Saka 's brilliant reverse pass and he calmly dinked a finish over Helton Leite . by RSSbot February 17, 2021, 3:21 pm 72 Views. Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal players they should enjoy the pressure of needing to deliver a result against Benfica – otherwise they do not belong at the club. Pizzi, who has been on the fringes of things, also makes way. Benfica have scored with their only two shots on target so far in this game. Saka has been a standout performer today, and since the start of last season, no Arsenal player has had a hand in more goals in the Europa League than Saka (three goals, eight assists). Benfica have hardly had any of the ball, but are now starting to offer more of a threat on the break. GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!! ARSENAL TAKE THE LEAD! He got on the end of a sublime pass from Odegaard, which split Benfica’s defence, but the striker had just drifted offside, with VAR confirming the linesman's call. The full-back is tracked by Vertonghen, however, and Benfica’s defender forces a throw-in. We track live scores, lineups, formations, scorers, cards, head to head stats, odds and live commentary in real-time giving you the latest scores & final result for the 18 Feb 2021 Europe (UEFA) Europa League Final Stage football game between Benfica and Arsenal. He has been replaced by the pacy and direct Everton. Benfica have conceded 2 goals in the first 15 minutes from a total of the 7 goals, averaging 28.57%, compared to the UEFA Europa League 20/21 season season average of 13.46%. It really did look grim for Arsenal at 2-1 down, but Tierney and Aubameyang pulled them back from the brink, and possibly handed Arteta a real lifeline. Follow the action live for the Arsenal FC - Benfica football match on 2021/02/25. As Arsenal are officially the home team – even though this game is being played in Athens – a 0-0 draw would be enough to send the Gunners through. Kick-off Times; Kick-off times are converted to your local PC time. Oh my word, what a mistake from Ceballos! Benfica and Arsenal met in the last 16 of the 1991/92 European Cup, with Benfica winning 4-2 on aggregate (1-1 home, 3-1 away); these are the only two meetings between the teams. 9′ Benfica surrender possession cheaply in midfield – Pizzi’s backheel putting them on the back foot. Lacazette is on, replacing Bellerin, and it seems Saka will switch to right-back. Willian is on in the youngster’s place. ARSENAL SUBSTITUTES: Pablo Mari, Willian, Mohamed Elneny, Thomas Partey, Nicolas Pepe, Alexandre Lacazette, Eddie Nketiah, Calum Chambers, Cedric Soares, Karl Hein, Mat Ryan, Gabriel Martinelli. That’s poor from Seferovic! The Gunners need to get to the break without suffering any further damage! Date published: 2/24/2021 6:20:32 PM. Tavares tries a long throw, but it is cleared by Chambers. Get the latest score with LineUps, Formations, Scorers, Cards, Head to Head Stats, Odds and Live Commentary for 25 Feb 2021 - Arsenal vs Benfica football fixture in … Arsenal have enjoyed 58.7 per cent possession so far, though they have managed just one attempt, the same amount as Benfica. ARSENAL (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Hector Bellerin, David Luiz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Kieran Tierney; Dani Ceballos, Granit Xhaka; Emile Smith Rowe, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka; Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. He gets his effort up and over the wall and it dips wickedly into the top-left corner, giving Leno no chance! Follow minute-by-minute commentary of the Emirates Cup clash between Arsenal and Benfica on Saturday, August 2, 2014. They have completed the turnaround – Saka delivering a wonderful cross to the back post, where Aubameyang is on hand to nod home. 53' ... Benfica 1, Arsenal 0. ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images But they made light of the strange circumstances and were in a position of strength in the 21st minute when Aubameyang was played in by Bukayo Saka 's brilliant reverse pass and he calmly dinked a finish over Helton Leite . CHANCE! It’s 3-2 Arsenal, and the Gunners are going through! Live Reporting - International - UEFA Europa League Final Stages, Arsenal 3 - 2 Benfica, February 25, 2021 - Football365 A dreadful clearance from Helton gives Saka the opportunity to get into Benfica’s box. He was totally unaware of Rafa, however, and the forward nipped onto it, rounded Leno and hit home in an empty net. GOOOOAALLLL!!! 90'+1' Second Half ends, Arsenal 5, Benfica 2. Arsenal have scored 5.88% of their goals in the opening 15 minutes of matches, 1 of 17 goals, compared to 11.76% for Benfica, 2 of 17. Commentary Stats Teams Form Table. Welcome to our Interactive Live Stream & Alternative Commentary for today's match! Benfica vs Arsenal LIVE! A very good evening to you all and welcome to our live-text coverage of Arsenal vs Benfica! Chambers is on. Arsenal advanced to the Europa League round of 16, 4-3, on aggregate with a dramatic 3-2 second-leg defeat of Benfica on Thursday. ... Arsenal 1, Benfica 0. 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