The Digest:
Kai Havertz came off the bench to score a 91st-minute winner as Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon. Fellow substitute Gabriel Martinelli provided the assist for Havertz's composed finish. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made crucial saves, including tipping a Maxi Araujo shot onto the crossbar. A Martin Zubimendi goal was ruled out for offside. Arsenal now has a vital advantage ahead of next week's second leg at the Emirates.
Key Points:
- Havertz's late goal gives Arsenal a crucial away advantage.
- Raya's saves proved decisive in keeping a clean sheet.
- Arsenal responded positively after consecutive cup defeats.
- The Gunners are on course for back-to-back Champions League semi-finals.
- Sporting will need to score at the Emirates to stay alive.
