Arsenal secured a place in the UEFA Champions League semifinals after a goalless draw against Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium on April 16, 2026. Despite failing to score in the second leg of the quarterfinal, Arsenal advanced with a 1–0 aggregate win, thanks to their first-leg victory in Lisbon. The home side dominated possession with 55 percent and attempted 16 shots, though only one was on target, while Sporting managed 10 shots with one on target.

Sporting pressed early in the match, but Arsenal created several counterattacking chances, including a Leandro Trossard header that struck the post. Goalkeeper David Raya and the Arsenal defense held firm in the closing stages to preserve the aggregate advantage. Arsenal will now face Atlético Madrid in the semifinals, after the Spanish club eliminated Barcelona 3–2 on aggregate.

The first leg of the semifinal will take place on April 30 at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium, with the return leg scheduled for May 6 at the Emirates. In the other semifinal, PSG will meet Bayern Munich after both sides recorded decisive quarterfinal victories.