Arsenal v Sporting: Kick-off, TV channel and watch guide
Arsenal v Sporting: Kick-off, TV channel and watch guide
Arsenal host Sporting CP at the Emirates in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. Get kickoff time, how to watch, and the latest team news.
Arsenal host Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, holding a slender 1-0 lead from the first meeting. It’s a game that can swing on just a moment or two, and Sporting will be desperate to turn the tie around as Mikel Arteta’s men look to book a semi-final spot. The Gunners were briefly reminded of the fragility of elite football when their domestic title challenge faltered with a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth, but they remain six points clear of Manchester City and eager to keep European dreams alive. Sporting come to north London with momentum from three straight league wins and a renewed belief that they can upset the odds in this high-stakes fixture. The tie is finely poised, and the Emirates crowd will sense an upset is possible if Sporting can breach Arsenal’s defense and push the tie into extra time or penalties.
When is Arsenal v Sporting? The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 15 April at the Emirates Stadium. How can you watch? In the UK, the action is shown on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with HBO Max providing streaming options for subscribers.
Team news adds a layer of intrigue. Mikel Merino is listed as a definite absentee for the Gunners with a foot injury, while Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori will all be assessed ahead of kick-off. For Sporting, Morten Hjulmand returns after missing the first leg due to too many yellow cards, and Luis Suarez is available despite earlier confusion over his suspension. Fotis Ionnidis and Luis Guilherme are out with injuries, but Rui Borges otherwise has a full-strength squad to choose from.
Predicted line-ups suggest Arsenal will line up with Raya in goal and a defense that includes White, among others, as they look to protect their fragile lead. As the match unfolds, Sporting will lean on energy, pace and a stubborn defensive display to frustrate the Gunners and hunt for opportunities on the counter. The tie remains delicately balanced, with Arsenal needing to navigate a potential wave of pressure from their visitors while maintaining composure and control in attack.
