Match report

Arsenal and Sporting CP Draw 0-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Arsenal
Arsenal
0–0
FT
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Apr 15, 2026

In a tightly contested UEFA Champions League match, Arsenal and Sporting CP could not find the breakthrough, resulting in a goalless draw. Arsenal's early substitutions brought in players like Noni Madueke and V. Gyökeres, while Sporting CP saw several changes late in the game, including a yellow card for M. Araujo. The match showcased defensive solidity from both sides, with neither team able to capitalize on their chances.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
  • • Arsenal made key substitutions with V. Gyökeres and Noni Madueke coming on at 56' and 63' respectively
  • • Sporting CP saw M. Araujo receive a yellow card at 79'
  • • Late match saw multiple substitutions from both teams, with Arsenal bringing in E. Eze and Gabriel Martinelli at 79'

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Raya (G)
  • 3 C. Mosquera (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel (D)
  • 5 P. Hincapie (D)
  • 36 M. Zubimendi (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 20 N. Madueke (M)
  • 10 E. Eze (M)
  • 11 G. Martinelli (M)
  • 14 V. Gyökeres (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Arrizabalaga
  • 35 T. Setford
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 4 B. White
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly
  • 56 M. Dowman
  • 89 M. Salmon
  • 16 C. Norgaard
  • 19 L. Trossard
  • 39 H. Dudziak

Sporting CP

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Silva (G)
  • 72 E. Quaresma (D)
  • 26 O. Diomande (D)
  • 25 G. Inacio (D)
  • 20 M. Araujo (D)
  • 42 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 5 H. Morita (M)
  • 10 G. Catamo (M)
  • 17 Trincao (M)
  • 8 Pote (M)
  • 97 L. Suarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Virginia
  • 14 G. Kochorashvili
  • 23 D. Braganca
  • 15 S. Faye
  • 90 R. Nel
  • 52 J. Simoes
  • 58 F. Goncalves
  • 91 R. Mangas
  • 13 G. Vagiannidis
  • 6 Z. Debast
  • 7 G. Quenda
  • 70 S. Blopa

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    56' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Gyökeres · On: K. Havertz
  2. Arsenal
    63' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: M. Dowman
  3. Sporting CP
    71' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Goncalves · On: D. Braganca
  4. Sporting CP
    71' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Catamo · On: G. Quenda
  5. Sporting CP
    77' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Morita · On: J. Simoes
  6. Sporting CP
    79' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    M. Araujo

    Foul

  7. Arsenal
    79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Eze · On: Gabriel Jesus
  8. Arsenal
    79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: L. Trossard
  9. Sporting CP
    85' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Trincao · On: R. Nel
  10. Sporting CP
    85' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Quaresma · On: Giorgos Vagiannidis

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Sporting CP
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 87%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 443 445
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 1 1
xG 0.64 0.29
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 385 388
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's early substitutions at 56' and 63' brought fresh legs into the game but failed to create clear-cut chances
  • ▸ Sporting CP's yellow card for M. Araujo at 79' may have affected their momentum, but the match remained balanced with both teams holding strong defensive lines