Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 away victory over Sporting CP in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal on April 8, 2026. The match at Lisbon’s José Alvalade Stadium remained goalless through regular time before substitute Kai Havertz scored in the first minute of stoppage time, sealing the win for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Sporting created more shooting opportunities, registering 11 attempts with five on target, while Arsenal managed seven shots, four of which were on goal. Despite Sporting’s early pressure, including a sixth-minute strike from Maximilian Araujo that hit the crossbar, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made several key saves to keep his team in contention. Sporting also had a goal disallowed for offside in the 63rd minute and missed another close chance in the 87th.

With this result, Arsenal take a narrow advantage into the return leg at the Emirates Stadium next Wednesday, where both teams will battle for a place in the semifinals.