Punishment, poison and robbery: world press on Sporting-Arsenal | OneFootball

Sporting’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals drew attention in the international press. Kai Havertz’s goal deep into stoppage time and David Raya’s performance were the aspects most highlighted by foreign newspapers.

In Italy, Corriere dello Sport highlighted the late outcome of the match, writing that “Havertz punishes Sporting at 90+1. Arsenal celebrate in Lisbon”, emphasizing how the English side left Alvalade with the slimmest of leads.

Meanwhile, Spain’s AS focused on the goalkeeper and the scorer of the decisive goal. “Raya and Havertz raid Lisbon. Arsenal take an advantage into the second leg,” the newspaper said, pointing to the keeper’s importance in keeping it goalless until the decisive moment.

Catalan outlet Sport also highlighted the role of the two key figures in the match against Sporting, stressing that “Raya and Havertz change Arteta’s face”, in reference to the London side’s defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. Meanwhile, Mundo Deportivo writes that "Havertz brings Arsenal closer to the semi-finals".

Elsewhere, Marca also used strong wording to describe the impact of the result, writing that “Havertz injects venom and tilts the tie towards Arsenal”, considering that the English side are now in a favorable position for the second leg.

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