The Gunners advanced 1-0 on aggregate
The Gunners advanced 1-0 on aggregate (REUTERS/Hannah Mckay)
Arsenal have secured their passage to the Champions League semi-finals after a 0-0 draw against Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates on Wednesday night.
The Gunners advanced 1-0 on aggregate, courtesy of Kai Havertz’s decisive strike in the first leg a week prior.
Mikel Arteta’s side endured a nervy encounter, with Sporting’s Geny Catamo striking David Raya’s post in the first half, a moment that underscored the hosts' struggle to assert dominance.
The result marks a significant milestone for the club, as they reach their second consecutive Champions League semi-final for the first time in their history.
Arsenal will now face Atletico Madrid, with the opening leg scheduled for April 29 in Spain, followed by the return fixture in London the following week.