Match report
Benfica vs Arsenal — the facts
Benfica and Arsenal drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
Benfica met Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League (Round of 32). Kick-off was Thursday, 18 February 2021, 20:00 UTC at Stadio Olimpico. Referee: Cuneyt Cakir.
Team pages: Benfica · Arsenal · UEFA Europa League
Key moments
- 55' Goal (penalty): Pizzi — 1–0
- 57' Goal: Bukayo Saka (assist: Cédric Soares) — 1–1
Starting line-ups
Benfica (3-5-2)
Arsenal (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Benfica vs Arsenal final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this UEFA Europa League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Benfica and Arsenal team pages or the UEFA Europa League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Benfica vs Arsenal?
Benfica and Arsenal drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Benfica vs Arsenal?
Pizzi (55') (penalty) for Benfica; Bukayo Saka (57') for Arsenal.
›Where can I watch Benfica vs Arsenal highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Benfica vs Arsenal; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Benfica and Arsenal?
Benfica and Arsenal have met 1 time — 0 wins for Benfica, 1 win for Arsenal and 0 draws.