Slavia Prague 1-2 Arsenal: Gunners survive late scare in Champions League
Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scored first-half goals as Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 at the Fortuna Arena.
Arsenal won 2-1 away to Slavia Prague in the UEFA Champions League on 4 November 2026. Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scored before Wiktor Nowak netted late for the hosts.
Key takeaways
- Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 at the Fortuna Arena on 4 November 2026.
- Noni Madueke opened the scoring in the ninth minute after a pass from Viktor Gyokeres.
- Gyokeres doubled the lead in the 38th minute.
- Wiktor Nowak scored for Slavia Prague in the 90th minute.
- Arsenal have 10 points from four matches and are third in the 36-team league phase table.
Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 at the Fortuna Arena to earn their third win from four matches in the UEFA Champions League. Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scored for the Gunners in the first half, while Wiktor Nowak replied for Slavia Prague in the 90th minute.
Gabriel Magalhaes made a crucial goal-line clearance and David Raya pulled off a string of saves as Arsenal held on for a hard-fought away victory.
Arsenal take control early in Champions League match
Arsenal took complete control from the opening whistle and required just nine minutes to break the deadlock. Viktor Gyokeres slipped a precise pass through to Noni Madueke, who finished coolly from inside the box to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage.
In the 38th minute, Gyokeres turned from provider to goalscorer, doubling the lead. Despite their dominant start, the Gunners missed opportunities to extend their lead before the break. Slavia Prague fought back in the second half, creating several chances and testing Arsenal's defense.
They finally found the net through Nowak in the 90th minute, but it was not enough to deny Arsenal the win.
Why it matters
The victory keeps Arsenal's unbeaten streak alive in this season's UEFA Champions League. From four matches, Arsenal own 10 points (W3 D1) and remain one of the four sides to remain unbeaten this season.
The win has taken Arsenal to third place in the league phase table among 36 sides. The Gunners are now unbeaten in their last 10 away European matches. Arsenal made six changes in their starting XI from Sunday's win over Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Slavia Prague are placed 34th with a draw and three defeats from four games.
The UEFA Champions League is an annual club football competition organised by UEFA, contested by top-division European clubs, beginning with a round robin league phase to qualify for the two-legged knockout rounds and the single-leg final.
Slavia Prague, founded in 1892, are the second most successful club in the Czech Republic since its independence in 1993.
What happens next
Arsenal continue their UEFA Champions League league phase campaign, aiming to maintain their unbeaten record and progress toward the knockout rounds.
Champions League league phase positions after four matches
Team | Position | Played | Points | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arsenal | 3rd | 4 | 10 | W3 D1 |
Slavia Prague | 34th | 4 | 3 | D1 L3 |
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