UEFA Champions League: Arsenal get the job done and advance to the semi-finals!

15.04.26 FT Champions League

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Without dazzling, Arsenal FC did what was necessary. Held to a goalless draw by Sporting CP (0-0) at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners booked their spot in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals thanks to their first-leg win in Lisbon.

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In a tense and tightly contested encounter, the Londoners struggled to dictate the tempo against a spirited opponent. Sporting even threatened, especially in the first half with a shot off the post, and kept pushing after the break.

Under pressure, Arsenal managed to stay composed at crucial moments to protect their advantage. It wasn’t flashy, but it was controlled—as the English club takes a major step forward in their European campaign.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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