UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals
Arsenal 0 - 0 FT Sporting CP
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
56' ↓ V. Gyokeres ↑K. Havertz
63' ↓ N. Madueke ↑M. Dowman
70' M. Arteta
↓ G. Catamo ↑G. Quenda 71'
↓ P. Goncalves ↑D. Braganca 71'
↓ H. Morita ↑J. Simoes 77'
79' ↓ E. Eze ↑Gabriel Jesus
79' ↓ G. Martinelli ↑L. Trossard
M. Araujo 79'
↓ E. Quaresma ↑G. Vagiannidis 85'
↓ Trincao ↑R. Nel 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
David Raya 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Cristhian Mosquera 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
William Saliba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Magalhães
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piero Hincapié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Martín Zubimendi 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Declan Rice 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Noni Madueke
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Eberechi Eze 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gabriel Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Viktor Gyökeres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Kepa Arrizabalaga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tommy Setford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ben White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Myles Lewis-Skelly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marli Salmon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Dowman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Norgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Dudziak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Havertz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leandro Trossard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sporting CP
Goalkeepers
Rui Silva
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Eduardo Quaresma 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Ousmane Diomande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Inácio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximiliano Araújo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Morten Hjulmand 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
63
Passes
9
Duels
Hidemasa Morita
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Geny Catamo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Francisco Trincão
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Pedro Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Luis Javier Suárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
João Virgínia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zeno Debast
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgos Vagiannidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Mangas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salvador Blopa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Geovany Quenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Bragança
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Kochorashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Simões
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souleymane Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Nel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Flavio Goncalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | Sporting CP | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | Estádio José Alvalade |
| 11/26/2024 | Sporting CP | 1 - 5 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | Estádio José Alvalade |
| 03/16/2023 | Arsenal | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-5) | Sporting CP | UEFA Europa League | Emirates Stadium |
| 03/09/2023 | Sporting CP | 2 - 2 | Arsenal | UEFA Europa League | Estádio José Alvalade |
| 11/08/2018 | Arsenal | 0 - 0 | Sporting CP | UEFA Europa League | Emirates Stadium |
| 10/25/2018 | Sporting CP | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | UEFA Europa League | Estádio José Alvalade |
04/07/2026
11/26/2024
03/16/2023
03/09/2023
11/08/2018
10/25/2018
Arsenal Win
Sporting CP Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tactical Chess Sends Arsenal Through
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. This wasn't a classic at Emirates Stadium, but a masterclass in game management was all Arsenal needed to protect their first-leg advantage and march into the semi-finals.
The Quarter-Final Friction
The Stakes were unmistakably high under the lights in London. Carrying a narrow 1-0 aggregate lead courtesy of K. Havertz's first-leg heroics, the hosts opted for control over chaos. They edged possession in the opening exchanges, content to take the sting out of the game. Sporting CP arrived needing a goal to keep their European campaign alive, but found themselves running into a meticulously organised red wall. The visitors struggled to mount any sustained pressure, with their attacking focal point Viktor Gyökeres utterly starved of meaningful service. It was a gritty, attritional start that set the tone for a night where defensive discipline overshadowed attacking flair.
The Set-Piece Slog
As the minutes ticked by, the Intensity of the tie manifested entirely through corner routines rather than open-play brilliance. A barrage of set-piece pressure saw 11 corners swung into the box, testing the structural integrity of both penalty areas. In the middle of this midfield quagmire, Martín Zubimendi proved his worth. The orchestrator delivered an outstanding performance, dictating the tempo and mopping up loose balls before the Portuguese side could transition. Arsenal rained down speculative attempts from distance, logging 15 total shots, but a lack of clinical execution meant the scoreboard refused to budge.
The Aggregate Grind
Desperation began to creep into the visitors' play during the dying stages. Sporting CP committed more bodies forward, yet their offensive output was limited to a measly fraction of expected goals. Arsenal retreated into a compact shape, absorbing the late flurry of long balls and tactical fouls. The final whistle brought relief rather than euphoria. A 0-0 draw on the night was enough to ensure the 1-0 aggregate victory remained intact. Arsenal progress to the semi-finals, surviving a bruising encounter that proved they can grind out results when the glamour fades.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Arsenal's season?
Advancing to the semi-finals keeps their European dream alive while extending their unbeaten Champions League run, proving their immense defensive resilience.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
One Foot in the Semis, But Sporting Stand in the Way
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. A narrow aggregate lead puts the onus on the visitors to attack, setting up a thrilling tactical showdown in North London.
The Setup
Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium with a precious 1-0 advantage after Kai Havertz snatched a 90th-minute winner in Lisbon. The Stakes could not be higher. Two steps from glory, the home side look impenetrable. Their flawless home record and a perfect string of victories reflect a Form rating that signals pure danger for the visitors. Sporting CP face an uphill battle. They need to score, meaning they must abandon caution against a side boasting an exceptional defensive record. With David Raya commanding the box after a string of clean sheets, the Portuguese side’s attacking Stars have a monumental task. Sporting's underlying Balance suggests they can disrupt the rhythm, but chasing a tie away from home is the ultimate Champions League test.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Kai Havertz and Luis Javier Suárez. Havertz proved to be the ultimate difference-maker in the first leg, dropping deep to link play before dealing the lethal blow. He will test the visitors' defensive structure constantly. On the flip side, Suárez has to be the catalyst for Sporting's comeback. He operates with relentless energy, and if the visitors are to breach Arsenal's backline, he must ruthlessly exploit any transitional gaps.
Our Prediction
Arsenal to win 2-0. Sporting CP have to chase the game, leaving spaces that the hosts will mercilessly exploit. Expect the Gunners to absorb early pressure before punishing the visitors on the counter-attack, sealing their passage to the semi-finals.