The return leg at the Emirates Stadium ended in a 0-0 stalemate . Despite late pressure from Sporting, including a Geny Catamo strike that hit the post, Arsenal maintained their eighth clean sheet of the competition to see out the aggregate win. Tactical Insights
Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 away victory at the José Alvalade Stadium . The game appeared to be heading for a draw until Kai Havertz scored a dramatic winning goal in stoppage time ( Sporting vs Arsenal
Martin Zubimendi was named Player of the Match in the second leg for his role in regaining and retaining possession. For Sporting, coach Rui Borges noted his team's frustration, believing they had created enough clear chances over the two legs to progress. Historical Context The return leg at the Emirates Stadium ended