Arsenal vs Benfica: UEFA Europa League background, form guide, previous meetings Tuesday 23 February 2021
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It is all square between Arsenal and Benfica as the two European heavyweights continue their UEFA Europa League round of 32 tie in Piraeus after both maintaining their unbeaten runs in this season’s competition with a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Rome s Stadio Olimpico.
• Arsenal claimed maximum points in the autumn from Group B, where they did the double over Rapid Wien, Dundalk and fellow qualifiers Molde, scoring 20 goals in the process – the most ever by an English team in a UEFA Europa League group. The Portuguese giants also came through their section undefeated, with three wins and three draws, but had to settle for second place behind Rangers.
Portugal vs Croatia: Under-21 EURO background, form guide, previous meetings Monday 1 February 2021
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Portugal and Croatia meet in the opening round of Group D games 21 years on from a memorable play-off tie between the teams.
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The opening round of Group D games brings together Portugal and Croatia, who produced a memorable play-off tie in their only previous UEFA European Under-21 Championship matches.
• The fixture at the Stadion Bonifika in Koper features two teams who both experienced group stage elimination on their most recent appearance in the final tournament.
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