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Despite Barcelona's 2-1 win in the second leg, Ademola Lookman's goal secured Atletico Madrid's ticket to the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League semifinals. Atletico Madrid hosted FC Barcelona on Tuesday in the decisive second leg of their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Despite the Blaugrana claiming a 2-1 victory on the night, Ademola Lookman‘s goal proved to be the decisive blow, sending the Colchoneros through to the semifinals on aggregate. Needing to overturn a two-goal deficit from the start, Barcelona hit the ground running when Ferran Torres pounced on a mistake from Clément Lenglet and laid the ball into the path of Lamine Yamal, who slotted it through Juan Musso’s legs to open the scoring in the fourth minute. Torres then added a second in the 24th minute, bringing down Dani Olmo’s pass with a deft first touch before finishing to give the Blaugrana a 2-0 lead on the night and level the tie on aggregate. With the game heading for extra time, Barcelona‘s hopes were dashed in the 31st minute when Marcos Llorente delivered a cross from the right and Lookman met it first time, restoring Atletico’s aggregate advantage with a sharp finish. The Blaugrana were unable to find another breakthrough in the second half, and their cause was dealt a further blow when Eric Garcia was shown a red card in the 79th minute, leaving Barcelona to exit the competition 3-2 on aggregate. It marks Atletico’s first Champions League semifinal appearance since the 2016-17 season, when they faced Real Madrid at that stage. Diego Simeone’s side will now await the winner of the tie between Arsenal and Sporting CP, with the Gunners holding a 1-0 lead heading into the second leg of their quarterfinal.

Arsenal face key injury concerns ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP, with Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber among those missing training

Barcelona will be looking for an specific result to get through to the UEFA Champions League semifinals against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Barcelona travel to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in search of a comeback against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie. With the Colchoneros holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, the Blaugrana must produce a specific result to pull off one of the more memorable reversals in the club’s recent history. The stunning 2-0 defeat at Camp Nou sent shockwaves through the Barcelona fanbase, and the Blaugrana will be without Pau Cubarsi for the second leg after his red card in the 45th minute of the first leg. Atletico have also taken steps to gain any available edge at their own ground, with the state of the Metropolitano pitch already drawing a complaint from Barca coach Hansi Flick ahead of the match. Barcelona head into the game on the back of a morale-boosting 4-1 win over Espanyol in the Catalan derby, while Atletico come in off a 2-1 defeat to relegation-threatened Sevilla, a result that carried little concern given Diego Simeone rested most of his first-choice starters ahead of Tuesday’s European clash. How a Barcelona win affects the UEFA Champions League bracket A victory for Barcelona on Tuesday would not automatically guarantee their passage to the next round. With Atletico holding a two-goal cushion from the first leg, a narrow one-goal win for the Blaugrana would still see the Colchoneros advance on aggregate. Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is challenged by Koke of Atletico de Madrid. For Barcelona to advance directly, they would need to win by a margin of three or more goals to overcome the deficit in regulation. If they do manage to complete the comeback, the Blaugrana would face the winner of the other quarterfinal between Sporting CP and Arsenal in the semifinals, with the Gunners currently holding a 1-0 advantage heading into their second leg. How a Barcelona draw affects the UEFA Champions League bracket A draw in Tuesday’s match would see Barcelona eliminated from the 2025-26 Champions League, as the two-goal deficit from the first leg would prove insurmountable under a straightforward aggregate calculation. However, if Barcelona were erase the two-goal deficit and draw in the average scoreline, the situation changes entirely. A 2-0 scoreline in favor of Barcelona, for example, would level the aggregate and send the tie to extra time, with a penalty shootout to follow if the teams remained deadlocked. How a Barcelona loss affects the UEFA Champions League bracket If Barcelona were to lose on Tuesday, they would be eliminated from the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, falling short of the semifinals once again. Their last appearance at that stage came in the 2018-19 season against Liverpool, while a victory for Atletico would see the Colchoneros reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since the 2016-17 campaign.

Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal team to play with “no fear” and “pure fire” in their quest to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Arsenal lead their last-eight tie 1-0 against Sporting CP ahead of Wednesday’s clash at Emirates Stadium thanks to Kai Havertz’s 91st-minute finish. The Gunners have won 10 of their 11 games […] The post Arteta: Arsenal must play with ´no fear´ and ´pure fire´ against Sporting appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal host Sporting CP in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tomorrow. Read our in-depth preview here.

Manchester United remain interested in Sporting Club captain Morten Hjulmand despite Ruben Amorim’s departure. The 26-year-old is a Danish international who rose to prominence during his time at Lecce, earning himself a €20 million move to Lisbon in the summer of 2023. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING […] The post INEOS actively pursuing ‘fantastic captain’ who had already Man Utd flop appeared first on Stretty News.

Declan Rice missed Arsenal training on Tuesday ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP, and Mikel Arteta has spoken about the situation

Mikel Arteta has provided the latest Arsenal injury news on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from Gdansk ahead of this evening's qualifier as well as the Champions League. Carla Ward urges the importance of this double-header window against Poland. Harvey Vale talks about his Republic of Ireland call-up. Arne Slot is hoping for another 'famous Anfield night'. Leeds go 6 points clear of relegation with win over Manchester United. Spurs without captain Romero in relegation dogfight. Declan Rice absent from training ahead of Sporting CP second leg. Keith Treacy talks about Arsenal's recent form. Ghana has a new, familiar manager ahead of June's World Cup Jorginho downplays incident involving Chappell Roan. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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Declan Rice is a doubt for Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final with Sporting CP after missing training on Tuesday.

Declan Rice was not present in Arsenal training the day before their Champions League quarter-final with Sporting CP.

Arsenal were back in training on Tuesday ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP, but six players were missing

Rio Ferdinand has given Mikel Arteta some words of advice as Arsenal focus on their Champions League last-eight tie with Sporting CP on Wednesday night

Kai Havertz delivers AGAIN in a massive Champions League moment ⚽🔥 Sporting CP may have been the better side—but one late goal from Havertz completely shifts the tie. Now, Arsenal head to London with the advantage, and Sporting face a huge psychological challenge. Big players show up in big moments… and Havertz proves it. 👇 Can Sporting turn this around? #arsenal #sportingcp #championsleague #ucl #footballshorts #kaihavertz

It’s time to take a look at the upcoming football matches set to appear live on our TV screens this week, so here’s a rundown. It’s set to be another busy week of action with a full batch of football live scores to keep an eye on across the world. Take a look below at […] The post Football matches live on TV this week appeared first on Fan Banter.

Arsenal may be leading the pack in the Premier League but their attention will now be on the Champions League clash with Sporting CP

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Juventus could miss out on Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand, as Manchester City have entered the race with a… The post Man City open talks for holding midfielder tracked by Juventus & Man Utd appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Arsenal receive Sporting CP in the second leg of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Check here for kickoff times and how to watch the match on TV or via streaming in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Arsenal vs Sporting CP on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Arsenal vs Sporting CP WHAT UEFA Champions League WHEN 3pm ET / 12pm PT • Wednesday, April 15, 2026 WHERE Paramount+ and ViX FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Match Overview All eyes shift to the return leg as Arsenal prepare to defend a fragile advantage on home soil after escaping the first meeting with a late 1-0 breakthrough. What looked on paper like a comfortable matchup turned into a battle, with the Gunners forced to dig deep despite their superior form and squad depth. Now, with everything still in the balance, Sporting CP arrive knowing a single moment could flip the tie, bringing urgency and belief into a showdown that promises intensity from the opening whistle—don’t miss a second of what’s shaping up to be a must-watch clash. More details on how to watch Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer fans (and other content) for free. After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $7.99 per month. Paramount+ features more than 2,000 live matches each year. In addition to Serie A, the extensive portfolio of soccer properties also includes EFL Championship, EFL League One, EFL League Two, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League; NWSL; and much more. Paramount+ includes exclusive original programs such as: Halo, Star Trek: Discovery, Frasier, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and Evil, as well as movies including Mean Girls, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning and more. You can also stream CBSN (CBS News), CBS Sports HQ and ET Live, as well as — with the Premium Plan — your local CBS network. Paramount+ is available on PC or Mac as well as Roku, iPhone and Android phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4, Samsung smart TV, Vizio and XBOX One. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full Paramount+ soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. Here are the steps to sign up for your 7-day free trial to Paramount+: 1. After clicking the ‘Try It Free’ button, you’ll see the following page that explains the two choices you’ll find. Click ‘Continue’ to be presented with the options: 2. Choose between the ‘Paramount+ Essential’ or ‘Paramount+ With Showtime’ options. If you want to save over 15% with an annual plan, click the Annual option. Then hit ‘Continue’ to move on. 3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account: 4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step. 5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial: 6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial. SEE MORE: Schedule of UEFA Champions League games on US TV and streaming How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer. Free resources available to you World Soccer Talk is the number one destination in the United States for soccer television and streaming information. We recommend that you bookmark our soccer games on TV today page as well as subscribing to our free daily email newsletter that includes TV schedules and the latest soccer news and opinion from around the world. Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).

Three successive domestic losses for Arsenal. Are they really going to 'bottle' the Premier League title again? The post Are Arsenal About to Bottle the Premier League Again? appeared first on Attacking Football.

By: Isak Möller Manuel Ugarte has been offered to several Italian clubs, including AC Milan, by his agent amid a potential summer move, a report claims. Ugarte is a name that has been mentioned in the Milan environment before. Back when he played for Sporting Lisbon, the Rossoneri were monitoring his growth and also held talks with his […] The post Schira: Man Utd midfielder Ugarte offered to Milan amid interest in the past appeared first on SempreMilan.

Mikel Arteta has offered a sincere apology to the Arsenal faithful after the Gunners suffered a damaging 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta has been urged to drop Gabriel Martinelli and give Max Dowman more starts after Arsenal's disappointing 2-1 loss to Bournemouth.

Viktor Gyokeres suggested a dry Emirates pitch was partly to blame for Arsenal's disappointing 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday.

Troy Deeney has hit back at Arsenal supporters who have called on Mikel Arteta to drop Martin Zubimendi after the 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth

Arsenal suffered a huge blow in their pursuit of the Premier League title as they were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth at The Emirates on Saturday. The Gunners had lost two of their previous three matches across all competitions ahead of the game, but had returned to winning ways against Sporting CP in the Champions League […]

Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard miss out for Arsenal today in their Premier League clash with Bournemouth.

Arsenal return to the Premier League title race following a last-minute win over Sporting CP in the Champions League

Arsenal suffered their third defeat in four matches as Mikel Arteta's side were deservedly beaten 2-1 at home by Bournemouth.

Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard miss out for Arsenal today in their Premier League clash with Bournemouth.

Alan Shearer gives his predictions for Arsenal vs Bournemouth, Manchester United vs Leeds, Liverpool vs Fulham and Sunderland vs Tottenham.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has suffered a small setback after his recent return from injury.

Martin Odegaard suffered a knee problem against Sporting CP and missed Arsenal training on Thursday, but Norway boss Stale Solbakken does not believe the injury is serious. Arsenal received a major boost with Eberechi Eze returning to training ahead of the Bournemouth clash.

Sporting CP hosted Arsenal for the first leg of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Estádio José Alvalade. The Gunners ended up being victorious, taking a slender lead for the return leg in London. Both sides were evenly matched across a wide range of statistics, with the visitors edging in ball possession (56%) and […] The post Sporting CP Vs Arsenal [0-1] Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg 2025/2026: A Narrow Win Built On Defensive Control – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Arne Slot believes it was better for Mohamed Salah to 'save his energy' after he was left on the bench for Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League

Luis Enrique admits he was 'surprised' by Arne Slot's decision to play five at the back in Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League

Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores in stoppage-time to secure a 1-0 victory for the Gunners against Sporting CP, in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg.

The English Premier League has officially guaranteed a minimum of five entrants for next season's UEFA Champions League following Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Sporting CP.

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

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

Arsenal won it very late against Sporting CP, continuing a pattern of what to expect from the Gunners this season.

Darren Bent believes Mikel Arteta should not play Kepa Arrizabalaga for the remainder of Arsenal's season and insists David Raya should start every game.

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

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.

Sporting CP coach is convinced of something special against Arsenal in Champions League quarter-final second leg

Big boost for Sporting CP ahead of second leg next week

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