The Brazilian Wenderson Galeno was the protagonist of the match corresponding to the first leg of the round of 16. In the first half he made an incredible mistake, but he redeemed himself in the end and became a hero. In addition, they recognized the former Boca with an award.
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93′ 2Q: Porto – Wenderson Rodrigues do Nascimento Galeno’s goal
Football is fantastic when things like that happen. In the last play, with a great goal from Brazilian Wenderson Galeno – who had made an unusual mistake in the first half – Alan Varela’s Porto won the first leg against Arsenal in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. And for that reason, the Portuguese team will go to play the return to London with an advantage. In addition, it is worth noting that the former Boca player was given an award at the end of the match for his outstanding performance.
The first half of the duel was extremely even and emotionless. Mikel Arteta’s men seemed uncomfortable and the locals scored more than they played. There was a play that caught all the attention, in which the visitor was miraculously saved: Wenderson Galeno finished with a volley just meters from the goal defended by the Spanish David Raya, the ball burst the crossbar, was served to him again, and he returned to fail by throwing it outside. You have to see it because it is difficult to explain, it was incredible. The Brazilian, however, later redeemed himself…
Porto vs. Arsenal: Galen’s mistake
In the second half things were not very different. The match continued to be tight and the spectators continued to thirst for clear chances. Porto seemed more comfortable and Arsenal never found a way to impose their technical superiority. No minor fact: in the 90’s there were 36 fouls!
However, the best came last. Something had to happen. Already in the added minutes, Galen took off his villain badge and put on his hero cape. He received it outside the Gunner area and, as they gave him time and space, he was encouraged: her great video game shot was impossible for Raya to stop, who flew in and saw it enter. He already has five goals in this Champions League and is one of the top scorers.
Porto vs. Arsenal: Galen’s goal (1-0)
After the goal and the wild celebration, there wasn’t much time for more. The triumph was imminent and finally it was. In short, Porto became strong at home, did not let its rival – usually offensively powerful – play and won well. With a great Varela, it is worth mentioning again. The former Boca scores, plays and continues to show that he has the conditions. That’s why they gave him the award called “Merit and Values.”
The return leg will be on Tuesday, March 12, at the Emirates Stadium in London. Schedule.
Porto vs. Arsenal live, in the UEFA Champions League: minute by minute
The match between Porto and Arsenal ended
Porto won 1-0 thanks to the agonizing goal from Wenderson Galeno.
48′ 2Q: Porto goal
Wenderson Galeno redeemed himself from his incredible mistake in the first half with a great goal.
Porto vs. Arsenal: Galen’s goal (1-0)
44′ 2Q: Change in Porto
Sale Wendell Nascimento Borges, enter Stephen Eustaquio.
40′ 2T: Corner for Arsenal
The ball went into the corner! Arsenal will have to replace from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Bukayo Saka.
39′ 2T: Change in Porto
Sale Francisco Conceição, Gonçalo Borges enters.
39′ 2T: Change in Porto
Francisco Evanilson of Lima Barbosa leaves, Antonio Martinez Lopez enters.
34′ 2T: Change in Porto
Nicolás Gonzalez leaves, Iván Pajuelo enters.
33′ 2T: Corner for Arsenal
The ball went into the corner! Arsenal will have to replace from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Bukayo Saka.
28′ 2T: Corner for Arsenal
The ball went into the corner! Arsenal will have to replace from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Bukayo Saka.
27′ 2T: Change in Arsenal
Sale Leandro Trossard, enter Jorge Luiz Frello Jorginho.
26′ 2T: Corner for Arsenal
The ball went into the corner! Arsenal will have to replace from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Declan Rice.
21′ 2T: Corner to Porto
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace from the Porto corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Francisco Fernandes da Conceição.
16′ 2T: Yellow card for Nicolas Gonzalez Iglesia
The referee shows a yellow card for Nicolas Gonzalez Iglesia. Porto has 2 players cautioned.
15′ 2T: Yellow card for KaiKai Lukas Havertz
The referee shows a yellow card for KaiKai Lukas Havertz. Arsenal have 3 players booked.
11′ 2T: Yellow card for Jakub Piotr Kiwior
The referee shows a yellow card for Jakub Piotr Kiwior. Arsenal have 2 players booked.
10′ 2T: Corner for Arsenal
The ball went into the corner! Arsenal will have to replace from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Declan Rice.
6′ 2T: Yellow card for Francisco Fernandes da Conceição
The referee shows a yellow card to Francisco Fernandes da Conceição. Porto has a player cautioned.
The second half between Porto and Arsenal began
Porto and Arsenal tied 0-0 in an even match, which for now did not have many clear chances.
The first half between Porto and Arsenal ends
Porto and Arsenal tied 0-0 in an even match, which for now did not have many clear chances.
45′ 1T: Corner for Arsenal
The ball went into the corner! Arsenal will have to replace from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Bukayo Saka.
41′ 1T: Corner for Arsenal
The ball went into the corner! Arsenal will have to replace from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Bukayo Saka.
41′ 1T: Corner for Arsenal
The ball went into the corner! Arsenal will have to replace from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Bukayo Saka.
33′ 1T: Corner for Arsenal
The ball went into the corner! Arsenal will have to replace from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Bukayo Saka.
25′ 1T: Corner for Arsenal
The ball went into the corner! Arsenal will have to replace from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Bukayo Saka.
20′ 1T: Porto had a very clear chance and Arsenal was miraculously saved
In the same play, Galen twice came very close to converting. Miraculously for Arsenal, he was not able to do it.
Porto vs. Arsenal: Galen’s mistake
1′ 1T: Yellow card for Declan Rice
The referee shows a yellow card for Declan Rice. Arsenal have a player booked.
The match between Porto and Arsenal began
They are already playing at the Estádio do Dragão stadium for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16.
The captains of Porto and Arsenal for the UEFA Champions League match
During today’s UEFA Champions League match, in Porto the team captain will be Pepe while in Arsenal it will be Martin Odegaard.
Porto formation confirmed
Holders
- (99) Diogo Costa
- (23) João Mário
- (3) Pepe
- (31) Octavio
- (18) Wendell
- (22) Alan Varela
- (16) Nicolas Gonzalez
- (10) Francisco Conceição
- (11) Pepê
- (13) Galen
- (30) Evanilson
Substitutes
- (14) Cláudio Ramos
- (2) Fábio Cardoso
- (6) Stephen Eustaquio
- (15) Jorge Sánchez
- (97) Zé Pedro
- (8) Marko Grujic
- (17) Iván Pajuelo
- (28) Romário Baró
- (19) Daniel Namaso
- (20) André Franco
- (29) Toni Martínez
- (70) Gonçalo Borges
Coach: Sérgio Conceição
Arsenal formation confirmed
Holders
- (22) David Raya
- (4) Ben White
- (2) William Saliba
- (6) Gabriel Magalhães
- (15) Jakub Kiwior
- (8) Martin Odegaard
- (41) Declan Rice
- (29) Kai Havertz
- (7) Bukayo Saka
- (19) Leandro Trossard
- (11) Gabriel Martinelli
Substitutes
- (1) Aaron Ramsdale
- (31) Karl Hein
- (17) Cedric Soares
- (79) Ayden Heaven
- (10) Emile Smith Rowe
- (20) Jorginho
- (21) Fábio Vieira
- (25) Mohamed Elneny
- (73) James Sweet
- (14) Eddie Nketiah
- (24) Reiss Nelson
- (63) Ethan Nwaneri
Coach: Mikel Arteta
In which stadium will Porto vs. play? Arsenal
Porto vs. Arsenal will play the match at the Estádio do Dragão stadium, where Porto will play at home.
Porto Time vs. Arsenal
Time: 5:00 p.m.
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