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Gyokeres disappoints as Arsenal sneak into UCL semis

Arsenal set up a Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid with a 0-0 home draw against Sporting CP enough to seal a 1-0 aggregate victory over the Portuguese champions. Kai Havertz's late strike in Lisbon last week proved to be the difference in the tie, with both sides struggling to make much of an impact during a scrappy return encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

Sporting Clube de Portugal v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Odegaard confirms new Arsenal injury setback

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has confirmed he is facing another period on the sidelines after suffering a fresh injury setback during the club's European campaign. The Norwegian midfielder, who has already endured a stop-start season due to fitness issues, admitted he is "desperate" to return with the Gunners currently navigating a season-defining run of fixtures.

Saka in danger of missing Man City showdown as Arteta delivers update

Mikel Arteta has given an update on Bukayo Saka's battle with an ongoing Achilles injury, leaving the winger in significant danger of missing Arsenal's pivotal title showdown against Manchester City. While the Gunners' boss is hopeful for a return in "days not weeks", Saka will play no part in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sporting CP.

Arsenal vs Sporting CP: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Champions League match between Arsenal and Sporting CP, as well as kick-off time and team news

Rice among FIVE Arsenal stars to miss training ahead of Sporting clash

Declan Rice was among five players to miss Arsenal's latest training session ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Sporting CP. Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber were also absent after sitting out the weekend defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League.

UCL Rondo: Can Liverpool create Champions League magic at Anfield?

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are sure to put on a show, but there are plenty of other big matchups to watch in the second legs of the quarterfinals.

Arteta could be sacked by Arsenal, with a replacement already in sight

A major victory has saved the Spanish manager's job.

'Ajax is working hard to sign a top Portuguese talent'

Man City target Sporting captain in summer move

Manchester City are pushing to sign Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand in the summer transfer window. The Premier League giants have already made informal contact with the Portuguese club as sporting director Hugo Viana looks to reunite with the Danish midfielder.

The ideal Champions League line-up: Real Madrid is completely absent, while Barcelona has just one representative

Barcelona and Real Madrid suffered defeats in Spain.

'Barely visible' Gyokeres roasted by Portuguese press after Sporting return

Former Sporting CP frontman Viktor Gyokeres endured a night to forget on his highly anticipated return to Lisbon, as Arsenal secured a narrow advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie. While the fans at the Estadio Jose Alvalade showed their former hero respect, the Portuguese media were far more clinical in their assessment of the Swede's subdued display.

Get ready to be treated to a feast: a phenomenal pass à la Quaresma catches the entire Arsenal defence off guard

PL secures fifth UCL spot again after Arsenal's win at Sporting

The Premier League has officially guaranteed a minimum of five entrants for next season’s Champions League following a decisive set of European results. Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Sporting CP provided the final coefficient points required to ensure England finishes amongst UEFA's top two performing nations for the second year running.

Five clubs from a single league… the battle for the extra Champions League spot is decided

The number is subject to increase in an exceptional case.

Arteta praises 'magic' subs Havertz & Martinelli after Sporting win

Mikel Arteta has hailed the impact of his Arsenal substitutes after Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli combined to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Sporting CP. The Gunners looked set for a frustrating night in Lisbon before the duo entered the fray to hand the Premier League side a vital edge in their Champions League quarter-final tie.

Arteta after the European victory: A magical moment decided the match… and a truly exceptional performance

Arteta after the win: The key players made the difference

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Havertz hails 'best in world' Raya after Sporting CP heroics

Kai Havertz has labelled David Raya as the best goalkeeper in the world after the Spaniard's heroics kept Arsenal alive in their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP. Despite Havertz netting a dramatic late winner in Lisbon, the forward insisted that his teammate remains one of the most underrated players in the game.

Arsenal’s substitutes are the strongest in Europe… and Rice equals Arteta’s historic record

Impressive statistics lead Arsenal to a valuable victory in the Champions League

Havertz: We can win major trophies... and Raya is the best in the world

Havertz is overjoyed after the clash with Sporting Lisbon

Video: Havertz secures a thrilling win for Arsenal against Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal escape a Sporting Lisbon trap thanks to a late goal from Havertz

Kai Havertz secures a last-gasp victory for a lacklustre Arsenal side against Sporting Portugal

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Saka out, Rice back… Arteta announces Arsenal’s line-up against Sporting

The official line-ups for the Champions League match between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon

Sporting CP squad 'were happy' Gyokeres left for Arsenal

Ahead of a highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final clash, Maxi Araujo has clarified that Sporting CP hold no resentment towards Viktor Gyokeres following his summer transfer to Arsenal. The winger emphasised that the entire squad were actually delighted for their former teammate, viewing his move to London as a well-deserved reward for his incredible efforts.

Frequently asked questions

: Der Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e. V. Dortmund wurde am 19. Dezember 1909 in Dortmund gegründet.
: Die Lizenzfußballabteilung des BVB ist seit 1999 als Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA aus dem Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. ausgegliedert und börsennotiert. Aktionäre mit höheren Anteilen sind beispielsweise die Sponsoren Evonic, Signal Iduna und Puma. Die Kontrolle über den Verein behält allerdings die Komplementär-GmbH Borussia Dortmund Geschäftsführungs-GmbH, die dem Verein weiterhin zu 100 Prozent gehört.
: Das Stadion heißt seit Dezember 2005 offiziell Signal-Iduna-Park, wird allerdings häufig noch Westfalenstadion genannt - der frühere Name.
: Der Signal-Iduna-Park ist mit einer Kapazität von 81.365 Fans bei nationalen Spielen eines der größten Fußballstadien Europas. Bei internationalen Partien, wenn Steh- zu Sitzplätzen umgewandelt werden müssen, passen rund 66.000 Menschen in das Stadion.
: Borussia Dortmund hat in der Vereinsgeschichte insgesamt 22 Titel gewonnen, darunter auch einmal die Königsklasse: Im Jahr 1997 schlug der BVB im Finale Juventus Turin mit 3:1.
: Die Dortmunder haben neben fünf DFB-Pokalsiegen auch die nationale Meisterschaft häufig gewonnen. Mit acht Titeln sind sie der dritterfolgreichste Klub nach dem 1. FC Nürnberg (9 Meisterschaften) und dem FC Bayern München (34 Meisterschaften).
: Die meisten Pflichtspiele im BVB-Trikot hat Michael Zorc absolviert (562 Partien von 1981 bis 1998), gefolgt von Mats Hummels (508 Einsätze zwischen 2008 und 2024).
: Toptorschütze der Borussia ist Adi Preißler mit 177 Toren in 278 Einsätzen in den 40er- und 50er-Jahren. Knapp hinter ihm liegt Marco Reus mit 170 Buden.
: Der BVB hatte zahlreiche prominente Spieler in seinen Reihen, beispielsweise Matthias Sammer, Michael Zorc, Lars Ricken, Karl-Heinz Riedle, Jürgen Kohler, Stefan Reuter, Dede, Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland oder Mats Hummels.
: Auch an der Seitenlinie standen einige prominente Namen. Unter Ottmar Hitzfeld gewann der Klub neben Meisterschaften in 1997 die Champions League, auch unter Jürgen Klopp (u.a. 2x Meisterschaft, 2x DFB-Pokal), Thomas Tuchel (DFB-Pokal) und Matthias Sammer (Meisterschaft) sammelte Dortmund einige Trophäen.
: Spitznamen hat Borussia Dortmund einige. Die Abkürzung "BVB" ist die gängigste Bezeichnung, auch "die Schwarz-Gelben" und "die Borussen" fallen oft.

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