Arsenal edged past Sporting to reach the Champions League semifinals for ​a second successive season, with a 0-0 home draw earning them ‌a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday (April 15, 2026).

It was far ​from convincing though for Mikel Arteta’s side ⁠as they held on to the lead given to them by Kai Havertz’s stoppage-time goal in Lisbon last week.