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Champions League quarter-final action begins in Lisbon as Gunners seek a return to winning ways

Viktor Gyokeres starts for Arsenal against his former club in the Champions League quarter-final first leg

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After a nightmare fortnight in the domestic cup competitions, Arsenal will aim to get back on track as they face Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Talk of an unprecedented quadruple has been put to bed following defeat in the Carabao Cup final and a shock FA Cup exit at the weekend, but the Gunners can still end the season with at least one piece of silverware.

Mikel Arteta has said "the most beautiful period of the season" is ahead of his side, though there will need to be an improvement in results and performances in the next 12 days in order to get over the line. Arsenal have been boosted by the returns of Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard, while Gabriel has shaken off a knock to feature but Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Jurrien Timber remain sidelined.

An interesting sub-plot to tonight's clash is the reception Viktor Gyokeres will get on his first return to Sporting since his summer transfer. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri from the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Live updates

47 seconds ago

Matt Verri at Estadio Jose Alvalade

Leandro Trossard is back in the side tonight after missing the defeat to Southampton.

He was in good form earlier in the season but that has fallen off a cliff - the Belgian hasn't scored a goal in 2026.

Considering it's now April 7, it would be fair to say Arsenal could do with more from Trossard on the left.

5 minutes ago

Kick-off approaching in Lisbon

15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

10 minutes ago

Last time out

Arsenal delivered a statement performance the last time they faced Sporting CP in Lisbon.

The Gunners were 3-0 up at half-time, with Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Gabriel all on target before Bukayo Saka’s second-half penalty after a Goncalo Inacio reply and Leandro Trossard’s late header that saw them score five goals in the Champions League for the first time since 2008.

16 minutes ago

Around the grounds

Here is the Champions League quarter-final line up.

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Sporting CP vs Arsenal

21 minutes ago

Team news reminder

Here is how both teams will line-up today.

Sporting CP XI: Rui Silva; Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo; Joao Simoes, Morita; Catamo, Trincao, Pedro Goncalves; Suarez

Substitutes: Joao Virginia, Callai, Debast, Vagiannidis, Kochorashvili, Faye, Daniel Braganca, Flavio Goncalves, Quaresma, Nel, Mangas.

Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Trossard, Gyokeres.

Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Ranson, Lewis-Skelly, Salmon, Mosquera, Norgaard, Martinelli, Dowman, Havertz, Jesus, Harriman-Annous.

25 minutes ago

Fan reaction: Arsenal concern

27 minutes ago

Fan thoughts: Arsenal team

30 minutes ago

Fan reaction: Ben White pressure

35 minutes ago

Matt Verri at Estadio Jose Alvalade

Matt Verri is in position for us in Lisbon and has delivered his reaction to the Arsenal team news, with Declan Rice back in the line up.

40 minutes ago

Arsenal changes

Eight changes to the Arsenal side that started the FA Cup quarter-final loss to Southampton.

David Raya, William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Leandro Trossard and Viktor Gyokeres all return.

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