Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid in the semi-final of the Champions League if they overcome Sporting Lisbon in their second-leg tomorrow. Mikel Arteta's side face Sporting at the Emirates Stadium while leading 1-0 on aggregate.
Kai Havertz's late goal in Portugal ensured the Gunners went into the clash in north London in a strong position, but Arteta and his players know they will need to be at their best. However, they will go into the second-leg with the knowledge Atletico will be up next in the last-four.
Considering Arsenal outclassed Diego Simeone's side 4-0 in the division phase of the competition, they will believe they can reach the club's first Champions League final since 2006. Of course, the Gunners cannot look ahead just yet, as Sporting were difficult opponents in Portugal last week.
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David Raya tipped a powerful effort from Maxi Araujo onto the crossbar after the left-back was played through with a spectacular pass from Ousmane Diomande. The Arsenal keeper also made several other saves and was named as the man of the match.
Just as it seemed the Gunners would have to tolerate a draw, Gabriel Martinelli floated a wonderful ball into the feet of Havertz, who then slotted an emphatic finish past the keeper to win the match. Despite the recent 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth, Arsenal will be the favourites to progress into the semi-final.
Should they meet Simeone's side again, many will also tip the Gunners to book their place in this year's Champions League final in Budapest.
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