Arsenal's path to Champions League final suddenly becomes clearerArsenal now know, if they progress, they will face in the last eight of the Champions League after Sporting CP conducted a memorable comeback win against Bodo/GlimtView 2 Images If Arsenal progress, they will face Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-final (Image: AFP or licensors)Arsenal's route to the Champions League final has become much clearer, with Sporting CP confirmed to be their opponents in the quarter-final if they overcome Bayer Leverkusen. On their side of the bracket is Newcastle, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Sporting CP. In the quarter-final, Arsenal will now meet Sporting after their incredible comeback in the second-leg on Tuesday night. Bodo/Glimt took a 3-0 lead to Portugal after another emphatic home display in the Champions League, but crashed out the tournament after losing 5-0 in Portugal. Should Arsenal progress, the two-legged tie with Sporting would take place across April 7/8 and 14/15.

Source: Daily Mirror March 18, 2026 03:55 UTC