Arsenal have one foot in the Champions League semi-finals as they look to finish the job against Sporting this evening.
Sporting will point to their stunning 5-0 second-leg turnaround against Bodo/Glimt in the previous round for inspiration, albeit having played in front of their own fans.
Can they stun the Emirates?
Arsenal vs Sporting is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off tonight, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
The match will take place at Emirates Stadium.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Sporting
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 6.30pm BST.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport ’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
Declan Rice is a surprise doubt for the game after missing training on Tuesday , along with Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori.
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The five were all absent at London Colney, though Mikel Arteta suggested that "maybe one" of Timber and Saka could return tonight.
Christian Norgaard, who could come into the starting line-up, and Martin Zubimendi are both one yellow card away from being suspended for any semi-final first leg.
Sporting have key midfielder Morten Hjulmand back after suspension, bringing them almost back to full strength.
Key forward Luis Suarez, who was signed as Viktor Gyokeres' replacement, is available after an administrative error initially ruled him out of contention.
Arsenal are suffering somewhat of a wobble as they approach do-or-die territory in the season, with their creativity severely lacking.
They were lucky to come away from Portugal with a first-leg lead, and Wednesday’s visitors will know there is an opportunity to cause a huge upset.
That could play into Arsenal’s hands though, with Sporting having to go for broke.
An early goal will set the tone.
Arsenal 2-1 Sporting (agg.
3-1)
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Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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