AC Milan and Arsenal Win, Tottenham Defeated from Antwerp

DBasia.news – The second match of the 2020-2021 Europa League group takes place on Friday (30/10). The three matches that football fans are waiting for are AC Milan, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

In contrast to the results achieved by Milan and Arsenal, Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham lost surprisingly 0-1 in Belgium or more precisely Bosuilstadion, Antwerp headquarters through a single goal scored by Lior Refaelov in the 29th minute.

Mourinho has rotated his squad a lot by resting Son Heung-min, Harry Kane, then fielding players such as Carlos Vinicius, Gareth Bale and Dele Alli. However, the Spurs squad should still be better in terms of quality and experience.

Of the 15 attempted kicks and two on target at 57 percent of possession the Spurs never scored a goal, while the hosts from three opportunities on target, one of which resulted in a goal. These results put Antwerp at the top of the standings with six points, followed by Tottenham (three points), LASK (three points), and Ludogorets (without points).

Meanwhile city rivals Tottenham, Arsenal won 3-0 over guests from the Republic of Ireland, Dundalk. The Gunners completely dominated the match with 63 percent possession, 25 kicks and six on target.

The three Arsenal goalscorers are Eddie Nketiah (42′), Joe Willock (44′) and Nicolas Pepe (46′). Arsenal are now comfortable at the top of Group B with six points, followed by Molde (six points), Rapid Wien (no points) and Dundalk (no points).

Lastly is AC Milan which hosts Sparta Praha at the San Siro. Stefano Pioli’s Il Rossoneri continues his positive trend of never losing in all competitions. Milan won 3-0 thanks to goals from Brahim Diaz (24′), Rafael Leao (57′) and Diogo Dalot (66′).

Zlatan Ibrahimovic et al are now topping Group H with six points, followed by Lille (four points), Celtic (one point), and Sparta Prague (without points).