Sporting CP vs. Arsenal live stream
The two teams will meet for the first leg which will be played in Lisbon, where Gyokeres played from 2023 until last summer
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Short answer
- Arsenal defeated Sporting CP 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal in Lisbon, with Kai Havertz scoring the late winner. This gives Arsenal a narrow away goal advantage to defend in the second leg in London.[3]
Details and context
- The 1st leg in Lisbon saw Arsenal take the lead late in the match, securing a 1-0 win to put them in a favorable position for the return leg. This result maintained Arsenal’s unbeaten status in the competition to that point and kept their home tie in a strong position for the second leg.[3]
- Sporting CP entered the tie aiming to be the first side to beat Arsenal in the Champions League that season, but were unable to convert their opportunities in the first leg despite a strong showing at home.[4]
- Reports around the same period highlighted Arsenal’s squad returns from injuries and rotation in the build-up to the tie, with some players returning to fitness and others still sidelined. This context helps explain the team selection and tactical approach in the first leg.[1][3]
Next match
- The second leg is scheduled in London, where Arsenal will defend their 1-0 lead and aim to advance to the semi-finals. The tie will require Sporting CP to overturn the deficit on aggregate.[4][3]
What else would you like to know?
- I can pull up a concise head-to-head comparison, key lineups, or a quick match timeline for the two legs if you want.[3][4]