Arsenal Advance Past Bayer Leverkusen, Set to Face Sporting Lisbon in Champions League Quarter-Finals
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17 March 2026at21:44
Arsenal have advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after defeating German visitors Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Tuesday in the second leg of their last-16 tie. The first leg had ended in a 1-1 draw.
The English side opened the scoring in the 36th minute through Eberechi Eze, before Declan Rice doubled their lead in the 63rd minute.
In the Champions League quarter-finals, Arsenal will face Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon, who secured their spot by winning the second leg against Norway's Bodo/Glimt 5-0, despite having lost the first leg 3-0.
The first leg of the quarter-final tie is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th, at 21:00 GMT+1 in Portugal, with the return leg taking place on Wednesday, April 14th, at 21:00 GMT+1 at the Emirates Stadium.
What was the outcome of Arsenal's Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen?
Arsenal advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals by defeating Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in the second leg of their last-16 tie. This victory secured their progression after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Who will Arsenal face in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals?
Arsenal will face Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-finals. Sporting Lisbon secured their place by winning their second leg 5-0 against Bodo/Glimt, overcoming a first-leg deficit.
When are Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final matches scheduled?
Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final first leg is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th, in Portugal. The return leg will take place on Wednesday, April 14th, at the Emirates Stadium, determining which team advances further.
