Arsenal secured a 1–0 victory over Sporting CP thanks to Kai Havertz’s goal during injury time. As the match was heading towards a goalless draw, Havertz scored a decisive goal in the first minute of added time. This win gives Arsenal a 1–0 aggregate lead heading into the second leg. April 8, Kathmandu.
In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Arsenal defeated Sporting CP 1–0 with an injury-time strike. The match, played last night in Lisbon, saw Arsenal clinch an important victory thanks to the decisive goal in injury time. As regulation time neared a goalless draw, Kai Havertz scored early in added time to secure the win. Gabriel Martinelli provided the assist for the goal.
During the first half, both teams created some opportunities but failed to score. Sporting tried to apply pressure through counterattacks, while Arsenal maintained possession but struggled to generate clear chances. The second half was highly competitive, with Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya making several crucial saves to keep his team in the game. This victory gives Arsenal a 1–0 advantage on aggregate going into the second leg, which will be held at Arsenal’s home ground.
