UCL: Arsenal make record after win over Sporting

Author: Don SilasPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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UCL: Arsenal make record after win over Sporting

Arsenal defeated Sporting CP 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg in Lisbon, with a late goal from Kai Havertz. This victory gives Arsenal 38 goal involvements by substitutes this season, a record in Europe's top five leagues. The team remains undefeated in the Champions League this season and will face Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend.

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