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04-08 03:00

0 - 1

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End 0-1

91′

0-1

K. Havertz

Assist: G. Martinelli

79′

R.Nel

P.Goncalves

76′

M.Dowman

N. Madueke

76′

G. Martinelli

L. Trossard

70′

K. Havertz

M. Odegaard

64′

M. Zubimendi

62′

D. Bragança

João Pedro Arnauth Barrocas Simões

Halftime 0-0

31′

H.Morita

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Match Info

Arsenal secured a narrow but priceless 1-0 away victory against Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on April 8th, 2026. A solitary goal from their star forward was enough to give the Gunners a crucial advantage heading into the second leg at the Emirates Stadium. In a tense and tactical affair at the Estádio José Alvalade, both teams created chances but found clear opportunities hard to come by. The decisive moment arrived in the 67th minute when Arsenal broke with pace, and a low cross was turned in from close range. Sporting pressed for an equalizer in the final stages, forcing Arsenal's goalkeeper into a spectacular late save to preserve the clean sheet. The key incident was a potential penalty appeal for Sporting in the first half that was waved away by the referee after a brief VAR check, a decision that frustrated the home fans. This result puts Arsenal in a strong position to reach the semi-finals, while Sporting must produce a historic performance in London to turn the tie around. Arsenal's manager stated, "It's a good result, but the job is only half done," while Sporting's coach remarked, "We are disappointed not to score but we believe we can still challenge them." The lineups featured Sporting's aggressive press and Arsenal's compact defensive block.