UEFA Champions League Gameweek 4
Slavia Praha 0 - 3 FT Arsenal
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ethan Nwaneri 23'
B. Saka 32'
Mikel Merino 37'
HT
M. Merino (L. Trossard) 46'
48' ↓ T. Chory ↑M. Chytil
↓ E. Nwaneri ↑E. Eze 65'
M. Merino (D. Rice) 68'
70' ↓ T. Vlcek ↑D. Doudera
70' ↓ C. Zafeiris ↑M. Cham
↓ J. Timber ↑B. White 73'
↓ P. Hincapie ↑M. Lewis-Skelly 73'
↓ L. Trossard ↑M. Dowman 73'
74' ↓ Y. Sanyang ↑V. Kusej
74' ↓ D. Moses ↑D. Hashioka
↓ D. Rice ↑A. Harriman-Annous 81'
83' David Doudera
86' Lukáš Provod
90'+6 Youssoupha Mbodji
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Slavia Praha
Goalkeepers
Jakub Markovič 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tomáš Vlček
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Štěpán Chaloupek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Zima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
David Moses
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Christos Zafeiris 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Michal Sadílek 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Youssoupha Mbodji
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Lukáš Provod 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
7.5
Rating
Tomáš Chorý
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
48
Entry
Youssoupha Sanyang 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Jindřich Staněk 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Rezek
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daiki Hashioka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Bořil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakub Kolísek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Muhammed Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Douděra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomáš Jelínek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasil Kušej
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mojmír Chytil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Toula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Prekop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
David Raya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jurriën Timber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
William Saliba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Magalhães
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Piero Hincapié
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Ethan Nwaneri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Christian Nørgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Declan Rice
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Bukayo Saka 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.2
Rating
Mikel Merino 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.6
Rating
Leandro Trossard
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Tommy Setford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexei Rojas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cristhian Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Calafiori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Myles Lewis-Skelly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eberechi Eze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Dowman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles Sagoe Jr.
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andre Annous
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2021 | Slavia Praha | 0 - 4 | Arsenal | UEFA Europa League | Sinobo Stadium |
| 04/08/2021 | Arsenal | 1 - 1 | Slavia Praha | UEFA Europa League | Emirates Stadium |
04/15/2021
04/08/2021
Slavia Praha Win
Arsenal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +10
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -9
P: 4 GD: -6
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Slavia Praha
Arsenal
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Merino's Masterclass Seals Arsenal's Flawless European Run
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. Arsenal's demolition of Slavia Praha at Fortuna Arena wasn't just a victory—it was a statement that the Gunners belong among Europe's elite, maintaining their perfect Champions League record with ruthless efficiency.
Clinical Arsenal Dismantle Struggling Hosts
From the opening whistle, this was never a contest. Arsenal suffocated Slavia Praha with relentless intensity, controlling 57% possession and forcing the hosts into a defensive stranglehold. The stakes were simple: Arsenal chasing European glory; Slavia fighting for relevance in a group they've already surrendered. The gulf in quality became apparent within 30 minutes when Gabriel Magalhaes was brought down in the box, handing Bukayo Saka the chance to convert from the spot. He didn't miss—a composed finish that set the tone for what followed.
Merino's Devastating Double Changes the Narrative
But the real story belonged to Mikel Merino. Arsenal's midfield dynamo struck twice—first from Leandro Trossard's assist on 46 minutes, then again on 68 minutes when Declan Rice threaded the perfect pass into his path. Merino's movement in the box was predatory; his finishing clinical. Two goals from a midfielder transformed this from a routine victory into a commanding performance. The balance Arsenal struck between defensive solidity and attacking fluidity left Slavia with nowhere to hide.
Slavia's Resistance Crumbles
Slavia's form tells the story—two draws and two losses from four games, already mathematically eliminated from knockout contention. Lukáš Provod worked tirelessly for the hosts, but his efforts were rendered futile by Arsenal's suffocating press. The hosts managed just one shot on target across 90 minutes; their xG of 0.47 reflected a team utterly overwhelmed. Even VAR's intervention late on—cancelling a penalty that never was—felt like a footnote to Arsenal's dominance. The Gunners' defensive record remains spotless: 11 goals scored, zero conceded across four Champions League matches. That's not luck. That's European pedigree.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR confirmed Gabriel's penalty on 30 minutes, giving Saka the opening goal. Late drama saw a Slavia penalty cancelled after review—a moment of theatre in an already-decided contest.
What made Mikel Merino the standout performer?
Merino's brace (46', 68') showcased predatory finishing and intelligent movement. His 8.6 rating reflected both goals and his midfield dominance, anchoring Arsenal's control.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Gunners Aim for Perfection in Prague
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. This encounter is a stark collision between a side chasing historical continental dominance and another desperate to claw back toward the playoff qualification line.
The Setup
On November 04, 2025, the Fortuna Arena hosts a match with immense Stakes for both ends of the table. Arsenal arrive in the Czech capital with a flawless Form, having secured six wins from six matches while conceding just a single goal. Their tactical Balance has been the gold standard of this season's competition. In contrast, Slavia Praha find themselves in the bottom tier of the league stage, sitting in 33rd position. Without a win in their last five European outings, the hosts are effectively in a survival fight to reach the top-24 playoff positions.
Key Battle
The defining tactical conflict will be Slavia Praha's low-block defensive unit against the fluid rotation of the Arsenal frontline. The home side has struggled with a -9 goal difference, frequently appearing stretched when teams transition quickly. Arsenal’s ability to manipulate narrow defensive lines through high-intensity pressing and wide overloads will likely force the Slavia midfield into a deep, reactive posture for the majority of the evening.
Our Prediction
Arsenal are expected to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Expect the London side to utilize their Stars to pull the Czech defense out of position, likely resulting in a multi-goal margin. Slavia will look to catch the visitors on a rare counter-attack, but the gulf in technical quality suggests a comfortable away victory. A 0-3 scoreline reflects the current disparity between the top and bottom of the UCL standings.