The last two seasons have seen the sides meet three times in the Champions League, with Arsenal remaining unbeaten in 90 minutes across these fixtures.

After a tense 1–0 away win in Lisbon—decided by a late Kai Havertz goal—Arsenal managed a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium to progress 1–0 on aggregate.

Sporting remains winless against Arsenal in standard play (90 minutes) across nine historical meetings, though they famously eliminated the Gunners on penalties in 2023. Sporting CP 1 (via penalties) Draws Goals Scored Clean Sheets Source: Sports Mole , FBref Key Tactical Profiles

Arsenal vs Sporting CP: A Budding European Rivalry Arsenal secured their place in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League semi-finals following a hard-fought 1–0 aggregate victory over Sporting CP in April 2026. While the Gunners have historically held the upper hand, the matchup has evolved into a recurring European fixture characterized by both tactical stalemates and high-scoring outbursts. Thu, Apr 16 Recent Encounters (2024–2026)