Arsenal progressed to the Champions League semi-finals after a goalless draw against Sporting Clube in the second leg of their quarter-final. The match, held at the Emirates Stadium, saw Sporting start strongly, applying pressure on Arsenal's defense and creating several opportunities. Despite their efforts, the Portuguese side could not find the back of the net. Arsenal struggled to establish control and faced challenges, particularly in the first half, where they were forced to focus on defense. Tensions rose during the match, leading to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta receiving a booking. The Gunners maintained their composure in the second half, despite an injury to Noni Madueke, and successfully held off Sporting's attempts to level the aggregate score, ensuring their advancement to the next round.