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Arsenal's winner against Sporting may have come in the 91st minute, but it was no backs-to-the-wall smash-and-grab; like he has done all season, Declan Rice ran the midfield

Viktor Gyokeres endured a quiet return to Sporting CP as Arsenal won 1-0 in their Champions League quarter-final

A huge victory for the Gunners.

Good morning from Lisbon where Arsenal won last night. Was it a classic? Far from it, but was it almost exactly the kind of the game I thought it might be. Knock-out ties have a much different dynamic to group stages games, so anyone expecting a repeat of the 5-1 here last season probably had […] The post Sporting 0-1 Arsenal: A much needed moment wins the first leg appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Manuel Neuer earned the player of the match award for his performance in Bayern Munich's 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League, but was tetchy post-match

Son Heung-Min and Dénis Bouanga continue to get all the attention, but 20-year-old David Martínez is enjoying a breakout season at LAFC. The Venezuelan scored two brilliant goals to seal LAFC’s 3-0 win over defending Concacaf Champions Cup champion Cruz Azul in the first leg of their quarterfinal series at BMO Stadium. La Máquina had the early edge in play, […] The post David Martínez steals show in LAFC win over Cruz Azul appeared first on Soccer America.

Kylian Mbappé scored Madrid's goal after the visitors had taken a two-goal lead at the Santiago Bernabeu

Arsenal scraped past Sporting Lisbon with a 91st-minute winner from Kai Havertz after goalkeeper David Raya made a handful of outstanding saves to keep his side in it

Manuel Neuer was the best goalkeeper in the world in his 20s and 30s, and arguably still is after turning 40 at the end of March. Just ask Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior...

Bayern Munich claimed a crucial 2-1 victory against Real Madrid in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Bernabéu, with goals from Luis Díaz and Harry Kane giving the defending Bundesliga champions a deserved advantage in the tie.

After successive defeats, Mikel Arteta demanded a response of conviction from his team. In defeating Sporting, they provided it

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hailed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after his team secured a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg win at Real Madrid on Tuesday. Luis Diaz and Harry Kane’s goals gave the Bundesliga leaders a strong lead on a dominant display but Kylian Mbappe pulled one back for Madrid, with Neuer making a […] The post Bayern’s Kompany praises ‘special’ Neuer display in win at Real Madrid appeared first on Soccer America.

Ecuador se impuso ante Uruguay y sumó tres puntos importantes para mantenerse líder en la tabla. Colombia superó a Chile por la mínima y escaló posiciones en el Grupo A. La CONMEBOL Sub17 2026 disputó la primera jornada del Grupo A correspondiente a la Fecha 3, este martes 7 de abril, en el estadio CARFEM de Ypané – Paraguay. La selección ecuatoriana venció 2-1 a Uruguay y se mantiene como líder de la tabla. Por su parte, Colombia superó 1-0 a Chile en un duelo parejo, imponiéndose por la mínima diferencia para quedarse con tres puntos importantes en su camino hacia la clasificación. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) Próxima jornada – 8 de abril – Fecha 3 | Grupo B: Bolivia vs. Perú – Estadio Ameliano, Villeta. Venezuela vs. Argentina – Estadio Ameliano, Villeta. Ecuador 2-1 Uruguay - Grupo A Ecuador superó 2-1 a Uruguay en el duelo inaugural de la jornada y se mantiene como líder del grupo. Jhon Chica abrió el marcador para Ecuador a los 12’, mientras que Nicolás Scotti igualó a los 28’ para la ‘Celeste’. En la segunda mitad, Steven Guerrero anotó a los 67’ y selló el triunfo para la ‘Tri’. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) - Números del partido - Ecuador ganó cuatro de sus últimos seis partidos contra Uruguay en CONMEBOL Sub17 (2D), después de haber ganado solo uno de sus anteriores cinco duelos con la Celeste en el torneo (2E 2D). Desde 2009, Ecuador arranca un CONMEBOL Sub17 sin derrota en sus primeros tres partidos (2V 1E) por cuarta vez, tras 2011 (2V 1E), 2015 (3V) y 2019 (2V 1E). Hólger Quintero (1G 1A) es el primer jugador de Ecuador que marca y asiste en esta edición del CONMEBOL Sub17, mientras que Nicolás Scotti (1G 1A) es el primero que lo hace para Uruguay en el torneo en 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdtXlEVNX10 Colombia 1-0 Chile - Grupo A Colombia se impuso 1-0 a Chile y escaló posiciones en la tabla del Grupo A. José Escorcia anotó el único tanto del encuentro a los 49' de la primera etapa. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) - Números del partido - Colombia anotó su segundo gol de penal en las últimas dos ediciones del CONMEBOL Sub17, con la apertura del marcador hoy ante Chile. De hecho, solo el conjunto colombiano y el chileno tienen más de un gol por esta vía en este lapso, ambos con dos. Colombia realizó 25 remates ante Chile en este partido, la mayor cantidad de disparos en un encuentro de la actual CONMEBOL Sub17, junto a lo hecho por Paraguay ante Ecuador. Colombia extiende su invicto actual en CONMEBOL Sub17 a cinco partidos (3V 2E), su mejor racha en el torneo desde una similar en 2009 (3V 2E). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c60Vh-zLkU – Dónde ver – Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) CONMEBOL.com/OPTA

Hello Rank Squad! It's the first Champions League Takeaway of the week, looking back at Tuesday's action from the First Legs of the Quarter Finals - where both away teams found a way to win, albeit in very different fashions. At the Bernabeu, Bayern won the European Clasico, triumphing at the Bernabeu for the first time in 25 years - it's been a while since Élber scored the only goal in May 2001! This was a classic in many ways, living up to the billing, and both teams have reasons in the aftermath for both happiness and regret, given the way that this played out. Bayern were much the better team, and will be a little frustrated they didn't kill the game, but it's still a win at one of the toughest places to go in Europe; whilst Real Madrid will be frustrated by the defeat but also pleased with the fact that they're still in this given at one point they felt on the verge of collapse. In Part Two we head to Lisbon for a different type of away win - this time by Arsenal, who needed a late Kai Havertz strike to smash and grab their way to an important win at the Jose Alvalade against Sporting. It wasn't pretty, it wasn't much fun to watch, but it was a crucial win for Mikel Arteta and company in a place where Sporting have been absolutely sensational this season. Sporting will have regrets on this one, but a combination of David Raya in outrageous form and some profligate finishing have left them a mountain to climb at the Emirates. It's Ranks! And remember, if you’d like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon? (http://patreon.com/ranksfc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time to give Arsenal a 1-0 win in the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.

Vincent Kompany said he's "impressed every day" by Manuel Neuer after the veteran goalkeeper made nine saves in Bayern Munich's 2-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Sporting CP head coach Rui Borges hailed David Raya as 'the best player on the pitch' after his side's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League

Phil Parkinson rued Wrexham’s mistakes as they were soundly beaten 5-1 by Southampton in the Championship and dropped out of the play-off places. Southampton – high off their FA Cup quarter-final upset against Arsenal at the weekend – leapfrogged Wrexham into sixth and now sit two points above their opponents. The Saints dominated from the […] The post ´They punished us´ – Parkinson laments Wrexham mistakes after Southampton thumping appeared first on Soccer News.

The Saudi giant has once again found itself in the spotlight after matching one of its own historic achievements, further underlining its dominance in the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to lead the charge as Al-Nassr pushes deeper into a remarkable run of form this season. The Saudi giant has once again found itself in the spotlight after matching one of its own historic achievements, further underlining its dominance in the Saudi Pro League. The latest victory, a commanding performance against Al-Najma, reinforced Al-Nassr’s position at the top of the table. Momentum is firmly on their side as the title race approaches its decisive phase. Al-Nassr delivered a statement performance with a 5-2 victory over Al-Najma at Al-Awwal Park. Jorge Jesus’s players controlled the match from start to finish, showcasing their attacking strength and depth in quality. What’s more, Cristiano Ronaldo played a key role in the win, contributing to the scoreline alongside teammates who stepped up in crucial moments. The attacking trio, supported by a well-organized midfield, ensured Al-Najma struggled throughout the game. It was in the aftermath of last weekend’s victory that the significance of the result became clear. Al-Nassr’s latest success marked its 13th consecutive league win, equaling the longest winning streak in the club’s history, a record previously set between 2013 and 2014. According to Opta statistics, the team equaled its longest winning streak in its history in the Saudi top division. Ronaldo’s impact in a record-breaking run Cristiano Ronaldo has been central to this historic run, continuing to deliver in key moments. During the match, he added to his tally of 23 with a brace, demonstrating his enduring influence in front of goal. His contribution goes beyond scoring, as he remains a focal point in the team’s attacking structure. With 97 goals in 100 league appearances, Ronaldo’s efficiency continues to set the standard for the squad. Tonight: @Cristiano will play his 100th RSL game 🐐 pic.twitter.com/wRpzt7bRnm — Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) April 3, 2026 Consistency across the campaign Al-Nassr’s form hasn’t been limited to a single stretch of fixtures. The Riyadh outfit has shown a unique ability to maintain momentum since January 2026, including a perfect record in matches following international breaks this season. This consistency has allowed the squad to build a strong lead at the top of the standings. With 70 points after 27 rounds, they remain ahead of their closest challengers, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli, keeping control of the title race.

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said Real Madrid's chances of progressing in the Champions League are "still alive" after Kylian Mbappé's second-half goal saw Madrid beaten 2-1 by Bayern Munich in their quarterfinal first leg.

Kai Havertz may have scored Arsenal’s winner in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Sporting CP, but he highlighted “best keeper in the world” David Raya’s contribution as key. Havertz came off the bench to score in the 91st minute and earn Arsenal a slender 1-0 advantage over Sporting, getting them back to winning […] The post Havertz lauds ´best keeper in the world´ Raya appeared first on Soccer News.

David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, according to his Arsenal team-mates - and the Spaniard played a key role in his side's 1-0 win at Sporting.

Bayern were dominant in a 2-1 win at Real Madrid on Tuesday, earning an advantage ahead of the second leg of the quarterfinals

Mikel Arteta hailed David Raya as "extraordinary" after his goalkeeper's stunning performance in Arsenal's late 1-0 Champions League win against Sporting Lisbon.

Mikel Arteta discovered that playing your best goalkeeper can be a good idea as his side recovered from cup exits with late win in Lisbon There was a temptation to fixate on the moment when Arsenal won this game with a goal that could change their season. Mikel Arteta had urged his players not to panic, not to sink away with hopes of a quadruple long gone, and Kai Havertz got the memo. Gabriel Martinelli crossed from the left and, as the ball dropped, Havertz caught the Sporting defence napping at last, controlled with a feathery touch, took a breath and rolled a finish past Rui Silva to give Arsenal victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. It had been a slog at Estádio José Alvalade. Arsenal attempted 488 passes and it was not until the first of two added minutes that they made one really count. Before then it was a grind. Arsenal were often constipated in open play. Although they controlled the game, at least until allowing it to become ragged during a fraught finale, there were long spells when the best the Premier League leaders offered was set-piece wrestling. Noni Madueke, mostly ineffective as he deputised for Bukayo Saka on the right wing, curled an early corner against the bar. Viktor Gyökeres was recorded as being on the pitch. Leandro Trossard tried to score from 40 yards. Leandro Trossard did not score from 40 yards.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side "had a point to prove" following back-to-back defeats and praises his side's reaction, as Kai Havertz's stoppage-time winner secures a first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting.

Havertz goal offers response after back-to-back defeats Arteta praises ‘extraordinary’ Raya for crucial saves Mikel Arteta acknowledged that Arsenal had a point to prove against Sporting after losing their last two matches and believes that Kai Havertz’s late winner could prove to be a “big moment” in their season. Arsenal had David Raya to thank for making three superb saves that kept the scores level before Havertz came off the bench to seal a priceless away victory. It was a huge relief for Arteta, who had urged his players to rediscover their identity after they suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time this season against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and Championship side Southampton in the FA Cup.

Substitute Kai Havertz struck in injury time to put Arsenal on course for the semi-finals

Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Sporting Lisbon host Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash at Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal: Kai Havertz’s last-gasp goal ensured Mikel Arteta’s side emerged victorious by the slimmest of margins in Lisbon

Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich: Harry Kane’s second-half goal earned the German side a slender lead after an impressive performance in an enthralling encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu

Arsenal have guaranteed the Premier League a fifth Champions League spot for next season by beating Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory in Portugal on Tuesday night. Kai Ha…

MANCHESTER UNITED crashed out of the Premier League International Cup after their Under-21s manager's sweeping subs backfired. Real Madrid stunned Old Trafford by overturning a two-goal deficit to eliminate United with a crushing 4-2 quarter-final victory. Adam Lawrence’s strong starting XI were in cruise control after early goals from Jack Moorhouse and Shea Lacey inside...

Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in his team's 2-1 win at Real Madrid.

Kai Havertz scored a stoppage-time winner to fire Arsenal to a crucial 1-0 victory against Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in Lisbon.

Kai Havertz popped up with a stoppage-time goal to snatch Arsenal a much-needed 1-0 win over Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. It looked like Arsenal were set to ensure another frustrating outing, but Havertz came off the bench to net another late goal for the Gunners, giving them a lead to […] The post Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal: Havertz snatches dramatic late winner in quarter-final first leg appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal grab a late quarter-final win v Sporting through a Kai Havertz 91st minute goal!

Kelly Cates is joined by Andros Townsend, as well as John Murray and Matt Upson from Lisbon, to react to Arsenal's late 1-0 win over Sporting. The team discuss Arsenal's impact subs as Martinelli and Havertz combine to score a 91st minute winner for Arteta, who says "we deserve it." David Raya also pulled out a massive performance to keep Arsenal in the match in various stages in the second half. Then, Kelly is joined by reporters Maz Farookhi and Elizabeth Conway to reflect on Real Madrid's 2-1 loss at home v Bayern, before previewing Barcelona v Atletico Madrid. And finally, Ian Dennis and Paul Robinson join from Paris ahead of Liverpool's quarter-final against PSG on Wednesday. The team hear from Florian Wirtz, who says that he doesn't agree with van Dijk's comments about Liverpool "giving up"! Timecodes: 00:42 Reaction to Arsenal's late 1-0 win 13:18 Mikel Arteta reflects on his team's performance 15:07 Maz Farookhi & Elizabeth Conway discuss Real Madrid 1-0 Bayern 19:02 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid preview 22:46 Ian Dennis & Paul Robinson preview PSG v Liverpool 24:16 Florian Wirtz disagrees with van Dijk's "giving up" comments Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 PSG v Liverpool in UCL, Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa in UEL, Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL, Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra), Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra), Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2), Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.

Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich: The visitors dominated a classic Champions League tie but may be left ruing missed chances in next week’s second leg

Bayern Munich left the Santiago Bernabeu with a 2-1 advantage in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappe reduced the deficit for Los Blancos after goals from Luis Diaz and Harry Kane on either side of half-time, and though Bayern missed plenty of golden opportunities, they also heavily relied […] The post Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich: Kane gives Kompany´s men first-leg advantage in Champions League thri appeared first on Soccer News.

Kai Havertz came off the bench and scored a 91st-minute winner as Arsenal clinched a 1-0 victory over Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon.

Harry Kane earned Bayern Munich a priceless 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Kai Havertz believes David Raya is 'underestimated in world football' after his impressive performance in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Sporting CP in the Champions League

Arsenal’s super subs to the rescue again in victory over Sporting

Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal: Havertz’s stoppage-time strike ensured the Gunners have the advantage going into next week’s second leg

Irish international Finn Azaz was on target as FA Cup semi-finalists Southampton continued their Sky Bet Championship charge as they thrashed Wrexham 5-1 at Stok Cae Ras to replace the Welsh side in the play-off places.

Arsenal get the result they needed after a recent slump as Max Dowman offers another glimpse of his talent

Kylian Mbappe scored for Real Madrid against Bayern Munich and joined stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a select UEFA Champions League group. On Tuesday, Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappe scored for the Spanish side, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in an elite group: players who have scored the most goals in a single edition of the competition. In the 74th minute, Real Madrid were down 0-2 and Bayern Munich had chances to extend their lead, which would have all but sealed the tie. In that context, a low cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold found the French forward inside the box for Los Blancos’ goal. That was Mbappe’s 14th goal in this season’s European campaign. So far, only six players had scored that many or more in a single Champions League edition since its creation in 1955, according to statistics expert Mister Chip on his X account. Top scorers in a single Champions League edition The first player to score 14 goals in a single Champions League edition was Jose Altafini, an AC Milan legend, who reached that mark in 1963 while leading the Italian side to its first European title. That record stood until 2003, when Ruud van Nistelrooy matched it with Manchester United. Real Madrid are back in the tie 👊 Kylian Mbappé with a fine finish from an incredible assist by Trent Alexander-Arnold ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/9wFJWh4XVk — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 7, 2026 From that point on, several other players have reached – and surpassed – the 14-goal mark: Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star holds a special place on this list, as he is the only player to achieve it on three separate occasions. Mbappe can keep making Champions League history Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu does not mean the tie is settled in Bayern Munich’s favor. The teams will meet again next week in Germany, where anything can happen. Kylian Mbappe will not only look to help his team reach the semifinals but also continue adding to his goal tally. At best, he could have up to four more matches left in the Champions League if Real Madrid reach the final. That could allow him to challenge Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most goals in a single edition of the competition. The Portuguese forward set the mark in 2013-14, scoring 17 goals during Real Madrid’s title run. Mbappe is just three goals away from that record, and at his current pace, he could realistically reach it. At the same time, the French star is climbing the all-time scoring charts in European competitions. On Tuesday, he matched Filippo Inzaghi with 70 goals, placing him seventh on the list. His next target is another active player, Harry Kane, who has 75. Above them are Raul Gonzalez (76), Karim Benzema (92), Robert Lewandowski (117), Lionel Messi (132), and Cristiano Ronaldo (145).

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Bayern Munich took control of their Champions League quarter-final with a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, earning a slender first-leg advantage after a high-tempo contest in the Spanish capital.