Slavia Prague 1-2 Arsenal: Gyokeres Helps Seal Champions League Win on November 4

Information checked: November 05, 2026, 00:27 UTC. Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League on November 4, 2026, holding off a late fightback after Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scored before halftime. Wiktor Nowak pulled one back in the 90th minute, but the visitors protected their lead to take three league-phase points in Prague.

The match kicked off at 9:00 p.m. Central European Time in Prague (CET, UTC+01:00), equivalent to 8:00 p.m. UTC. Slavia's official account lists the venue as Fortuna Arena, also known as Eden Arena. Slavia's match report and UEFA's results list confirm the final score.

Destaques

• Arsenal won 2-1 away to Slavia Prague on Champions League Matchday 4.
• Madueke opened the scoring in the ninth minute; Gyokeres added the second before halftime.
• Nowak's 90th-minute goal gave Slavia hope, but Arsenal held on.
• Arsenal's next league-phase match is against Borussia Dortmund; Slavia next face Villarreal.

How did Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1?

Arsenal established a two-goal lead before the interval and then had to withstand a much stronger response from the home team after the break. According to Slavia's match report, Madueke put the visitors in front in the ninth minute after getting through on goal. The home goalkeeper, Domchak, subsequently prevented Mikel Merino from adding another, but Gyokeres doubled the lead in the 38th minute with a curling effort.

The half ended 2-0. That margin proved important once Slavia improved their attacking play after the restart. Nowak scored in the 90th minute to make it 2-1, changing the character of the final moments, but the hosts could not produce an equalizer. The result is a completed match, not a live score or a prediction.

For Slavia, the late goal offered something tangible from a second-half response that could have made the scoreline much more uncomfortable for Arsenal. For the visitors, it was a reminder that the early advantage did not eliminate the need to defend their box through the closing stages.

Who scored, and who made the difference?

Madueke, Gyokeres and Nowak were the scorers. Gyokeres also set up Madueke's opener, according to Opta's match analysis, giving the Arsenal forward a direct part in both away goals. Slavia's official report identifies the first goal in the ninth minute and the second in the 38th.

Opta recorded a striking difference between the halves: Slavia managed one attempt before the break and 16 in the second half, with six of those second-half efforts on target. These statistics help explain why a comfortable halftime lead became a narrow final score; they do not change the result or imply that every shot represented the same quality of chance.

David Raya was in goal for Arsenal, while Slavia's report lists Domchak as their starting goalkeeper. The home club's account also records the lineups and substitutions for readers looking for the full team sheets.

What does the result mean for the Champions League table?

The win gives Arsenal three points from their fourth league-phase match. UEFA's results show the London club had already beaten Napoli 1-0 and Lille 3-0 and drawn 2-2 at Bayern Munich. Those four results add up to 10 points: three wins and one draw. The table position can change as other results and tie-breakers are applied, so a position at one moment should not be treated as a final placing.

Slavia remain on one point from four games: the 2-2 draw at Fenerbahce followed defeats by Lens and Sabah, and this home loss to Arsenal. There are four league-phase matches left for each club. Whether either team ultimately advances depends on its remaining results and the wider table, not on one match in isolation.

Under the league-phase format, teams build one combined points total across their scheduled matches. Goal difference and other tie-breakers can matter when clubs finish level on points, which makes both collecting wins and limiting damage in defeat relevant over the full phase.

How does the result compare with their previous meetings?

The clubs met in Prague on the same calendar date one year earlier. UEFA's pre-match history says Arsenal won that November 4, 2025 meeting 3-0, with Bukayo Saka scoring once and Merino twice. The 2026 result was closer and included a Slavia goal.

UEFA also noted that Arsenal had been unbeaten in five meetings between the teams before this match. The latest win extends that unbeaten head-to-head record. The previous record was context, however, rather than a guarantee of how the new fixture would unfold.

When do Arsenal and Slavia play next in Europe?

UEFA lists Arsenal at home to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, and Slavia at home to Villarreal on Wednesday, November 25. The Slavia match is listed at 18:45 CET in Prague (UTC+01:00), or 17:45 UTC. UEFA's fixture list states that the other listed matches begin at 21:00 CET unless otherwise indicated; check the official schedule for any subsequent changes.

For Arsenal, the Dortmund fixture provides a chance to strengthen an already productive start. Slavia will need points against Villarreal and in their later fixtures to improve their qualification outlook. Neither outcome is assured, and team selections for those games were not confirmed in this report.

FAQ

What was the final score between Slavia Prague and Arsenal?

Arsenal won 2-1 on November 4, 2026, in the Champions League league phase.

Who scored in Slavia Prague vs Arsenal?

Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scored for Arsenal; Wiktor Nowak scored for Slavia.

Where was the match played?

It was played at Fortuna Arena, also known as Eden Arena, in Prague, Czechia. Kickoff was at 9:00 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00), or 8:00 p.m. UTC.