UEFA Champions League League Stage - 2
Arsenal 2 - 0 FT Olympiakos Piraeus
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' G. Martinelli (V. Gyokeres)
HT
58' ↓ B. White ↑J. Timber
59' ↓ M. Merino ↑D. Rice
61' Martín Zubimendi
↓ G. Martins ↑M. Taremi 62'
73' ↓ L. Trossard ↑B. Saka
73' ↓ G. Martinelli ↑E. Eze
75' ↓ Gabriel ↑C. Mosquera
↓ D. Garcia ↑L. Scipioni 75'
78' Declan Rice
↓ P. Retsos ↑G. Biancone 85'
↓ S. Hezze ↑C. Mouzakitis 85'
↓ Chiquinho ↑G. Strefezza 86'
90' B. Saka (M. Odegaard)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
D. Raya 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
B. White 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
W. Saliba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
M. Lewis-Skelly 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
76%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. Odegaard
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
M. Zubimendi 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
64
Passes
14
Duels
M. Merino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
G. Martinelli 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
V. Gyökeres 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
L. Trossard
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
K. Arrizabalaga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Setford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Timber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Calafiori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Eze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Norgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Nwaneri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rice
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Dowman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Saka 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Olympiakos Piraeus
Goalkeepers
K. Tzolakis
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Midfielders
S. Hezze
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
85
Entry
D. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
G. Martins
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Chiquinho
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
D. Podence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
A. El Kaabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
A. Paschalakis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Kouraklis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Biancone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Kalogeropoulos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Onyemaechi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Nascimento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Scipioni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Mouzakitis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Strefezza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Pnevmonidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Taremi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/03/2021 | Arsenal | 0 - 1 | Olympiakos Piraeus | UEFA Europa League | Emirates Stadium |
| 11/03/2021 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 1 - 3 | Arsenal | UEFA Europa League | Georgios Karaiskakis |
| 27/02/2020 | Arsenal | 1 - 2 | Olympiakos Piraeus | UEFA Europa League | Emirates Stadium |
| 20/02/2020 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | UEFA Europa League | Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki |
| 09/12/2015 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 0 - 3 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki |
| 29/09/2015 | Arsenal | 2 - 3 | Olympiakos Piraeus | UEFA Champions League | Emirates Stadium |
| 04/12/2012 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 2 - 1 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki |
| 03/10/2012 | Arsenal | 3 - 1 | Olympiakos Piraeus | UEFA Champions League | Emirates Stadium |
| 06/12/2011 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 3 - 1 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki |
18/03/2021
11/03/2021
27/02/2020
20/02/2020
09/12/2015
29/09/2015
04/12/2012
03/10/2012
06/12/2011
Arsenal Win
Olympiakos Piraeus Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arsenal's European Dominance Deepens with Clinical Dispatch of Olympiakos
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Arsenal's flawless start to their Champions League campaign underscores a side operating at peak efficiency—clinical, controlled, and utterly ruthless in the final third.
Early Dominance Sets the Tone
From the opening whistle at Emirates Stadium, the intensity of Arsenal's pressing suffocated Olympiakos Piraeus. The visitors arrived in London searching for their first win of the competition, but they encountered a Gunners side in complete command. Arsenal controlled 61% possession and turned the pitch into their own training ground, with 496 passes dissecting a Greek defence that never found their rhythm. The breakthrough arrived early: Gabriel Martinelli struck in the 12th minute, assisted by Viktor Gyokeres, a moment that set the balance firmly in the hosts' favour. The goal epitomised Arsenal's approach—quick, incisive, and executed with precision.
The Sniper Edge in the Final Third
David Raya barely broke a sweat between the sticks, required for just three saves as Olympiakos managed only three shots on target. The real story lay in Arsenal's attacking prowess: 16 shots total, with 15 coming from inside the box—a barrage that overwhelmed the visitors. Martin Ødegaard orchestrated the midfield with four key passes, creating the space for Arsenal's forwards to operate. When Bukayo Saka arrived off the bench in the second half, he sealed the contest with a 90th-minute finish, assisted by Ødegaard's vision. The Gunners' expected goals figure of 2.90 told the tale—they created chances at will, while Olympiakos's paltry 0.50 xG reflected their complete inability to trouble Arsenal's defensive structure.
Olympiakos Left Searching for Answers
Olympiakos arrived having drawn their opening match, but this encounter exposed the gulf in class. With only one point from two games and a goal difference of -2, the Greek side offered little resistance. They committed 17 fouls—a sign of desperation—yet Arsenal's control never wavered. The stakes are now clear: Arsenal march forward with a perfect 2-0 record and four goals scored, zero conceded. Olympiakos must rebuild quickly, facing an uphill battle in a group where such comprehensive defeats carry heavy consequences.
Key Questions
Did Arsenal's dominance match the scoreline?
Absolutely. 16 shots, 61% possession, and 2.90 xG made 2-0 feel conservative. Arsenal could have won by more.
What does this mean for Arsenal's Champions League hopes?
Perfect start. Two wins, four goals, zero conceded. Arsenal are building momentum in Europe with surgical precision.
How did Olympiakos fare defensively?
Overrun. Three saves needed, 17 fouls committed. Olympiakos had no answer to Arsenal's relentless attacking rhythm.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Arsenal’s Perfect Pursuit vs Olympiakos’ Continental Survival
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. Arsenal aim to cement their status as tournament favorites while Olympiakos face a desperate fight to remain within the top-24 playoff positions.
The Setup
The Emirates Stadium prepares for a clash of two sides at opposite ends of the spectrum. Arsenal enters this fixture with a flawless Form, having secured six wins from six matches while conceding only once. They currently sit atop the table, hunting for that direct top-8 qualification. On the other hand, Olympiakos Piraeus is in the midst of a battle for survival. Positioned 29th, the Greek giants are currently outside the top-24 playoff line and need a miracle to spark their campaign. The Stakes couldn't be higher for the visitors; another defeat could effectively end their hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds. The Balance of the match heavily favors the Londoners, who have displayed a level of tactical discipline that few in Europe can match this season.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on Arsenal's expansive attacking unit against the defensive low block of the Greek side. Arsenal’s ability to circulate the ball with speed and precision will test the discipline of the away side's back line, which has already shipped 13 goals in this competition. Without specific individual match-ups, the game will be won or lost in the half-spaces, where the home team’s creative movement typically overwhelms teams that fail to maintain their defensive shape for the full ninety minutes.
Our Prediction
Everything points toward a dominant home display. Arsenal’s defensive Stakes are low given their record, but their hunger for a perfect league phase is high. We expect the Gunners to control possession from the first whistle, breaking down a stubborn but eventually overmatched defense through sheer volume of chances. The Greek side may look to counter, but the gap in quality across the pitch is vast. A comfortable 3-0 victory for the Gunners is the most likely outcome, keeping their 100% record intact.