Arsenal welcome Sporting CP to the Emirates Stadium for the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Kick-off is at 20:00 BST (00:30 IST). The Gunners lead 1-0 on aggregate after Kai Havertz’s dramatic stoppage-time winner in the first leg in Lisbon.
Where to Watch in India
Indian fans can stream live on Sony LIV (app and website). The match will also be telecast on Sony Sports Network channels (Sony TEN 1, 2, 3 & HD). Subscription is required.
Match Details
• Venue: Emirates Stadium, London (capacity ~60,700 – sold out)
• Aggregate: Arsenal 1-0 Sporting CP
• Arsenal need just a draw to advance. Sporting must win by two clear goals to progress directly or force extra time/penalties.
Head-to-Head
Arsenal remain unbeaten in European meetings against Sporting CP (W4 D3). Recent clashes include a dominant 5-1 Arsenal win in the 2024/25 league phase and the recent 1-0 first-leg victory. Arsenal have a strong record in two-legged ties at home.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3):
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori/Hincapié; Ødegaard, Rice, Zubimendi; Madueke/Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli/Trossard.
Sporting CP (4-2-3-1):
Rui Silva; Fresneda, Diomande, Inácio, Araújo; Morita, Hjulmand; Catamo, Trincão, Pedro Gonçalves; Luis Suárez.
Team News: Arsenal missing key players like Saka and Timber through injury. Sporting will be without suspended Morten Hjulmand.
Predicted Score
Arsenal 2-1 Sporting CP (3-1 aggregate). Arsenal’s home dominance, defensive solidity, and attacking options make them strong favourites, though Sporting’s counter-attacks led by Gyökeres (now at Arsenal) or Suárez could create danger. Expect goals in a tense Emirates night