Official Site of Arsenal · Feb 18, 2021
Match report: Benfica 1-1 Arsenal
By Josh James
WHAT HAPPENED
Bukayo Saka scored what could turn out to be a crucial away goal as we came from behind to claim a first-leg draw in Rome.
Although the game was being played in Italy due to Covid travel restrictions, this was actually Benfica's home game, and with the away goals rule still in play, Saka's second-half strike could yet prove decisive.
Benfica, currently fourth in Portuguese Primeira Liga, had gone ahead from the penalty spot early in the second half, but their lead lasted barely two minutes before Saka turned home his first European goal of the season.
It was the least we deserved, and in fact we had the chances to win the game.