Full-time!

Arsenal snatch the win at the death thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Kai Havertz. A tightly contested match decided in the key moments. A huge away victory for the Gunners.

90+1' – GOOOOOAL FOR ARSENAL!

Right at the crucial moment! Kai Havertz finishes with his left foot from inside the box, placing it perfectly into the bottom corner after a brilliant through ball from Gabriel Martinelli. A decisive late strike makes it 0-1.

88' – Havertz commits a foul

Kai Havertz is penalized for a foul on Luis Suárez in Sporting’s defensive third. The Portuguese side takes valuable time off the clock late in the game.

64' – Arsenal goal ruled out after VAR review!

Martín Zubimendi thought he had given Arsenal the lead, but VAR steps in and disallows the goal for offside. Gabriel Magalhães played the through ball, with Viktor Gyökeres in an offside position. It remains 0-0.

62' – First change for Sporting

The Portuguese side makes a switch: Daniel Bragança comes on to replace João Simões, adding fresh legs in midfield.

59' – Foul on Gyökeres

Viktor Gyökeres is fouled in the defensive third after a challenge from Gonçalo Inácio. Arsenal take the chance to reset and regroup.

45' – Second half begins!

Half-time

43' – Shot from Arsenal! 

The ball falls kindly for the English side, and Martin Ødegaard opts to go for goal from distance. His effort from outside the box is comfortably gathered by Silva.

31' – Yellow card! 

Morita, who has been everywhere on the pitch, goes in for a challenge on Trossard, appearing to win the ball but also catching the man. The referee doesn’t hesitate and quickly shows the yellow card—perhaps a harsh call.

30' - The Score stays the same

27' – Another chance for Sporting! 

Once again, Araujo gets in behind Ben White, who continues to be exposed. He had Suárez waiting in the box, but his first-time effort is poorly struck and goes wide of the target.

15' - Arsenal hit the crossbar from a corner! 

Madueke delivers a pinpoint cross that beats Silva, who is once again caught out, and the ball crashes off the bar. Martin Ødegaard goes for the rebound from inside the box, but under pressure, he slices his effort wide.

14' – Chance for Arsenal! 

A set piece creates an opening for the English side. Martin Ødegaard delivers a dangerous cross from the right that Silva fails to deal with, and it’s Diomande who ends up deflecting the ball just wide of the post.

9' – Another big chance for Sporting! 

The Portuguese side continues to trouble Arsenal. Catamo made a strong run down the wing and managed to fire a low shot across goal, but David Raya reacted well and held onto it.

6' – Sporting sends the first warning:

Sporting come inches away from scoring! Arsenal’s defense was caught off guard as Diomande delivered a brilliant through ball behind Ben White, who was slow to react. Araujo broke free, fired a strong effort from close range, and saw it crash against the crossbar.

Replays later showed that David Raya got a crucial touch on the ball, producing an outstanding save to keep it out.

Match Started

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