Arsenal Secures Narrow 1-0 Victory Over Sporting CP in Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg
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07 April 2026at21:00
English club Arsenal defeated hosts Sporting Lisbon of Portugal 1-0 in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg match on Tuesday.
The first half saw no goals, but Arsenal managed to score a decisive goal in the 90+1st minute, courtesy of Kai Havertz.
The return leg between the two teams will take place next Wednesday, kicking off at 8:00 PM (GMT+1), at the Emirates Stadium.
Q&A
What was the result of the Champions League quarter-final first leg between Arsenal and Sporting CP?
Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sporting CP in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg match. The decisive goal came late in the game, giving the English club an advantage heading into the return leg.
How did Arsenal achieve their victory against Sporting CP?
Arsenal achieved their victory against Sporting CP by scoring a single, crucial goal in the dying minutes of the match. This late strike in the 90+1st minute gave them a vital away win and a lead to defend in the second leg.
When and where will the second leg between Arsenal and Sporting CP take place?
The second leg between Arsenal and Sporting CP will take place next Wednesday. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM (GMT+1) at Arsenal's home ground, determining who advances to the semi-finals.
