Sporting push Arsenal, but no comeback and out of Champions League | OneFootball

Sporting drew against Arsenal (0-0) this Wednesday, April 15, in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. After losing the first match (1-0), the Lions were unable to turn the tie around and missed out on a place in the next round.

Playing at the Emirates Stadium, the first half offered several moments of interest. At times Arsenal, in control of the game, kept Sporting under pressure, while at other moments the Portuguese side shook up the London team’s structure. The clearest chance belonged to the Alvalade club. Maxi Araújo found space to cross to the far post and Geny Catamo, with a first-time shot, hit the post in the 43rd minute.

In the second half, the London side had the upper hand, although Sporting also managed a few dangerous approaches to David Raya’s goal. In the 84th minute, Leandro Trossard appeared unmarked at the far post and headed against Rui Silva’s woodwork. In the last play of the game, João Simões had a great chance to score, but shot wide.

With this draw — the seventh in 48 matches this season — Rui Borges’ men therefore bow out of European competitions. Mikel Arteta’s side, meanwhile, will face Diego Simeone’s Atlético de Madrid in the semi-finals.

The green-and-white side return to action next Sunday, April 19, against Benfica. The match, counting for the 30th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team coached by José Mourinho, will be played at 6:00 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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