General

Arsenal vs Benfica: Quick stats, goals and facts

Arsenal will host Benfica in the second leg of the Europa League on Thursday night.

The match will be played in Athens, Greece, following COVID-19 restrictions that apply to certain European counties.

The first leg, played last week in Italy, ended 1-1, but the Gunners have a crucial away goal despite the game being staged in a neutral venue.

Ahead of the match, here are some facts and figures;

Arsenal have won five of their last six home matches against Portuguese sides. (W5 D1)
They have scored 20 goals during that time
The Gunners have won on each of their last two visits to Greece; both against Olympiacos
Benfica's only away game against Arsenal saw them win 1-3 at Highbury in the European Cup last-16 in 1992
Benfica's last knockout stage match held in Greece was a 1-0 win over PAOK
Since the start of last season, only Nicolas Pepe (10) has had a direct hand in more of the Gunners' 37 Europa League goals than Bukayo Saka (3 Goals, 6 assists)

Head-to-head

Arsenal

Benfica