
UEFA Champions League
7:00 p.mApril 15, 2026
Quarter finals

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sports CPEmirates Stadium
Referee: François Letexier, France


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0.67
Expected Goals (xG)
0.23
Passing by
385 (87%)
Accurate passes
387 (88%)
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1
G
David Raya
6.9
5
d
Piero Hincapié
7.0
6
d
Gabriel Magalhães
7.2
2
d
Guillem Saliba
6.9
3
d
Christian Mosquera
6.7
41
M
Declan rice (C)
7.0
36
M
Martin Zubimendi
7.6
11
M
Gabriel Martinelli
6.3
10
M
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6.9
20
M
You Maduek
6.6
14
F
Viktor Gyökeres
6.7
1
G
Rui Silva
6.9
d
Maximilian Araújo
25
d
Gonçalo Inácio
7.0
26
d
Ousmane Diomande
6.6
72
d
Eduardo Quaresma
7.3
5
M
Hidemassa Morita
6.3
42
M
Morten Hjulmand (C)
7.2
8
M
Pedro Gonçalves
6.3
17
M
Francisco Trincao
6.9
10
M
Geny Catamo
6.2
97
F
Luis Javier Suarez
6.9

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- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
Arsenal and Sporting CP clashed at the Emirates Stadium, with neither team able to break even in this Champions League clash.
Arsenal went into the night with a perfect record in the competition, having won all eight of their previous group games. They were hoping to extend that dominant streak against a resilient Sporting CP side who sit seventh in the table.
The first half started with Arsenal controlling the ball, but they struggled to find a way past the visitors’ defensive structure. The Gunners pushed forward but Sporting’s defense held firm against the early pressure.
Sporting remained disciplined, forcing Arsenal to attempt shots from distance rather than penetrate the box. The visiting team tried to counter-attack whenever possible, although their efforts were limited in the opening forty-five minutes.
When the referee called for half-time, the game was still goalless. Both coaches returned to the locker room knowing they needed more creativity to unlock the tight defenses on display.
In the second half, the intensity increased, with both teams eager to get an early goal. Arsenal continued to press, but their final ball often lacked the precision needed to beat the Sporting goalkeeper.
In the 70th minute, Mikel Arteta was shown a yellow card for his frustration on the touchline as his side struggled to create clear-cut chances. The match became increasingly physical, and refereeing decisions became a major topic of conversation.
Sporting responded well, and M. Araujo received a yellow card in the 79th minute for a tactical foul. Despite the pressure, neither goalkeeper was tested as both teams managed just one shot on target each.
The stats reflected a tight situation, with Arsenal producing an expected goals (xG) figure of just 0.67 compared to Sporting’s 0.23. The home team registered fifteen shots in total, but their lack of accuracy prevented them from finding the target.
Martín Zubimendi stood out for Arsenal, controlling the midfield with four tackles and two key passes. Defensively, Eduardo Quaresma was impressive for the visitors, making five crucial tackles to thwart Arsenal’s attacks.
The final whistle confirmed a 0-0 draw, ending Arsenal’s perfect winning streak in Europe this season. Both teams will now look to regroup as the competition enters its critical final phase.

