Arsenal are set to return to Champions League action, and there’s sure to be plenty of interest in Arsenal Champions League tickets.
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The Gunners take on Sporting Lisbon in the quarter-finals of this season’s competition as they look to make it to the semis for a second year in a row.
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Arsenal got past Bayer Leverkusen in the last round, while Sporting came from behind to win a thrilling tie against Bodo/Glimt, and we should be in for a fine quarter-final tie here.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Arsenal FC and FC Kairat Almaty at Arsenal Stadium on January 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Arsenal fans will likely be aware of the club’s official ticket page here, but demand will be high for this big Champions League game, so it won’t be easy to beat season ticket holders and club members in the queue.
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One way to give yourself a better chance of bagging a seat at the Estadio Jose Alvalade for this first leg in the Portuguese capital could be with our alternative link here. This is proving an increasingly popular destination for match-goers, as it gives them the chance to attend the games they love with an easy-to-navigate site, without the extra cost and hassle of club membership.
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Meanwhile, the official page for Sporting tickets can be found at the link here, though you may encounter similar issues.
Again, we’d highly recommend our tickets hub here, a reliable and affordable alternative to the official channels, backed by a 150% money-back guarantee if, for whatever reason, you’re not happy.
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How Arsenal could line up vs Sporting
As ever with Arsenal this season, injuries will be key to understanding how Mikel Arteta might line up for this game.
It’s not yet clear if Martin Odegaard will be available, while a host of other big names pulled out of international matches, though the likes of Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber are mostly expected to be available.
Piero Hincapie is less certain, while Eberechi Eze will also likely be out for a bit longer, and there’s perhaps a chance Noni Madueke will need a bit more time after going off injured in England’s game against Uruguay.
So, at a guess, perhaps an Arsenal XI something like this…
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Arsenal predicted line-up: Raya; Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Havertz; Martinelli, Saka, Gyokeres.
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SOLNA, SWEDEN – NOVEMBER 16: Viktor Gyokeres during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League C Group C1 match between Sweden and Slovakia at Strawberry Arena on November 16, 2024 in Solna, Sweden. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)
For Arsenal, it will be particularly interesting to see how Viktor Gyokeres performs as he prepares to take on his old club.
The Sweden international has had a mixed first season in north London, so he’ll be eager to prove a point in this big European clash, which will perhaps actually prove easier for him than some of the more fast and furious games he’s had to adjust to playing in the Premier League.
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Meanwhile, it will be worth keeping a close eye on Sporting striker Luis Suarez, who is starting to make a real name for himself, having successfully replaced Gyokeres in the Lisbon giants’ attack this season with 33 goals in 42 games in all competitions.
Arsenal vs Sporting head-to-head record
This is not a fixture that’s happened too many times, with Arsenal and Sporting meeting on just seven occasions throughout history.
AFC have three wins from those seven matches, along with three draws and just one defeat, which came on penalties in their Europa League clash three years ago.
Most recently, Arsenal thrashed Sporting 5-1 at their ground when they met in last season’s league phase.
What’s your prediction for this one? Let us know in the comments!
