The Champions League returns! The legendary club tournament finally presents this Tuesday, April 7, the first first leg matches in the Quarterfinalshighlighting on the agenda the intersection between Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal in it José Alvalade Stadium.
For both squads this match will be fundamental, which in turn promises to be a key full of emotions that no fan will want to miss, knowing here the time it will start the appointment and where you can follow completely live from Mexico.
How do Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal arrive?
The Sporting has managed to give a good version in the Champions League of the current campaign, remembering that the Lisbon squad managed to access this phase of the tournament after an epic comeback against Bodo/Glimtbecause despite having fallen 3-0 In the first leg of the Round of 16, the Lions managed to show resilience and They won 5-0 at home for the second leg. Now, Sporting will have to face the most complex challenge of your seasonreceiving in the first 90 minutes of the key a rival with the same urgency for success.
Besides, Arsenal is one of the teams with the greatest possibilities of reaching the “Orejona” this year, although in its most recent days of activity it has left several doubts, since not only have units escaped in the premier League that jeopardize his chances of winning, but he has also suffered tough defeats as in the EFL Cup final and elimination from the FA Cup. Despite this, the Gunners They have been the team to beat in the Champions League, arriving at this event after eliminating Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16 with a overall score of 3-1.
What time does Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal TODAY?
- Date: Tuesday April 7, 2026.
- Schedule: 1:00 p.m. (central Mexico time).
- Headquarters: José Alvalade Stadium.
Where to watch Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal LIVE?
- Streaming: HBO Max.
- Minute by minute: halftime.
Sporting Lisbon vs. Prediction Arsenal
RushBet shares the odds for this first leg in the Champions League Quarterfinals:
- Sporting Lisbon: +335
- Draw: +270
- Arsenal: -120
Remember that these figures are modified before and during today’s game.
End of the match’ Sporting CP 0, Arsenal 1.
Second half final’ Sporting CP 0, Arsenal 1.
Shot blocked by Daniel Bragança (Sporting CP), Right footed shot from the right side inside the area.
Goal! Sporting CP 0, Arsenal 1. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) left footed shot from the center of the box low shot, near the left post. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli after a through ball.
The fourth official has announced 2 minutes of replacement.
Foul by Kai Havertz (Arsenal).
Luis Suárez (Sporting CP) wins a foul in the defensive zone.
Shot saved low to the center of the goal. Luis Suárez (Sporting CP) Right footed shot from close range from the right side.
Shot saved low to the center of the goal. Geny Catamo (Sporting CP) Right footed shot from the right side inside the area. Assisted by Luis Suárez.
Shot saved low to the center of the goal. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) Right footed shot from outside the area. Assisted by Declan Rice.
Max Dowman (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP).
Corner kick, Sporting CP. Corner kick committed by David Raya.
Shot saved next to the right side of the goal. Geny Catamo (Sporting CP) header from the center of the area. Assisted by Luis Suárez with a cross into the area.
Handball by Max Dowman (Arsenal).
Max Dowman (Arsenal) wins a foul in the defensive zone.
Foul by Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP).
Max Dowman (Arsenal) wins a foul in the defensive zone.
Foul by Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP).
Substitution, Sporting CP, Rafael Nel enters the field replacing Pote.
shot that goes off target by Geny Catamo (Sporting CP) left footed shot from the right side inside the area very close to the right post but went slightly wide. Assist from Pote long pass.
Substitution, Arsenal, Max Dowman enters the field replacing Noni Madueke.
Substitution, Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli enters the field, replacing Leandro Trossard due to an injury.
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive zone.
Foul by Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP).
Foul by Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal).
Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP) wins a foul in the defensive zone.
The match resumes.
Substitution, Arsenal, Kai Havertz enters the field replacing Martin Ødegaard due to an injury.
Play was stopped due to an injury to Pote (Sporting CP).
Shot saved low to the center of the goal. Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) Right footed shot from the left side inside the box. Assisted by Martín Zubimendi.
Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) wins a foul in the defensive zone.
Foul by Luis Suárez (Sporting CP).
VAR Decision: No Goal Sporting CP 0-0 Arsenal.
GOAL CANCELED BY VAR: Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal) scored but the goal was disallowed after the VAR review.
Out of place, Arsenal. Gabriel Magalhães tried a through ball but Viktor Gyökeres was in an offside position.
The match resumes.
Substitution, Sporting CP, Daniel Bragança enters the field replacing João Simões.
The match was stopped due to an injury to Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal).
Foul by Hidemasa Morita (Sporting CP).
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive zone.
Corner kick, Sporting CP. Corner kick committed by Riccardo Calafiori.
shot goes wide from Trincão (Sporting CP) left footed shot from the left side inside the area and the ball misses to the right side of the goal. Assisted by Maxi Araújo.
Foul by William Saliba (Arsenal).
Luis Suárez (Sporting CP) wins a foul in the defensive zone.
Corner kick, Arsenal. Corner kick committed by Trincão.
Corner kick, Arsenal. Corner kick committed by Rui Silva.
Noni Madueke (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP).
Foul by Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal).
Geny Catamo (Sporting CP) wins a free kick in the defensive zone.
shot goes off target by Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) Right footed shot from outside the box very close to the left post but goes slightly off target. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard.
Out of place, Sporting CP. Hidemasa Morita tried a through ball but Geny Catamo was in an offside position.
Corner kick, Sporting CP. Corner kick committed by Ben White.
Second half begins Sporting CP 0, Arsenal 0.
First half final’ Sporting CP 0, Arsenal 0.
The fourth official has announced 0 minutes of replacement.
Shot blocked by Leandro Trossard (Arsenal), Right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Declan Rice.
Foul by Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal).
Luis Suárez (Sporting CP) wins a foul in the defensive zone.
Shot saved low to the center of the goal. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) Right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Ben White with a headed pass.
shot goes off target by Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP) left footed shot from outside the box goes high and to the left. Assist from Trincão.
Hidemasa Morita (Sporting CP) is shown the yellow card for dangerous play.
Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Hidemasa Morita (Sporting CP).
Foul by Ben White (Arsenal).
Trincão (Sporting CP) wins a free kick in the defensive zone.
Corner kick, Arsenal. Corner kick committed by Maxi Araújo.
Ben White (Arsenal) wins a foul in the defensive zone.
Foul by Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP).
Noni Madueke (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP).
Foul by Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal).
Geny Catamo (Sporting CP) wins a free kick in the defensive zone.
shot goes off target by Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) left footed shot from the center of the area and the ball misses the right side of the goal after a corner kick.
Corner kick, Arsenal. Corner kick committed by Ousmane Diomande.
Shot blocked by Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), header from very close range. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard with a cross into the area.
Noni Madueke (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP).
Shot saved from the bottom left. Geny Catamo (Sporting CP) Right footed shot from the right side inside the area. Assisted by Iván Fresneda.
Out of place, Sporting CP. Gonçalo Inácio tried a through ball but Geny Catamo was in an offside position.
Out of place, Arsenal. Ben White tried a through ball but Noni Madueke was offside.
shot that goes off target by Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP) left footed shot from outside the area that goes just over the crossbar after a foul has been awarded.
Shot blocked by Trincão (Sporting CP), left footed shot from outside the area.
Geny Catamo (Sporting CP) wins a free kick in the opposing half.
Foul by Declan Rice (Arsenal).
Shot saved to the upper right corner. Maxi Araújo (Sporting CP) left footed shot from the center of the area. Assisted by Ousmane Diomande after a through ball.
Foul by William Saliba (Arsenal).
Luis Suárez (Sporting CP) wins a foul in the defensive zone.
First part begins.
Confirmed lineups for both teams, which take the field to start warm-up exercises
