Here is a look at the Sporting CP vs Arsenal player ratings from their Champions League QF (first leg) game on 7 April, 2026. Arsenal won 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s stoppage time goal in front of a 50,000+ strong crowd at the Alvalade.
Sporting Lisbon 0-1 Arsenal (Havertz)
Diario AS player ratings SCP vs Arsenal 2026
The Spanish newspaper had David Raya as the standout player on the evening- he was the only one to get 3 stars. They also thought that the performances of Ben White, fellow defender Calafiori and striker Viktor Gyokeres didn’t even deserve a rating!
L’Equipe player ratings Sporting v Arsenal 2026
The French paper thought there wasn’t too much to choose between both team’s starting teams (see average team rating below). No starting player managed more than 7 and Gyokeres got a 3/10 against his former club in these ratings.
O Jogo player ratings Sporting 0-1 AFC first leg 2026
Finally, we come to Portuguese sports newspapers O Jogo, & they thought that Arsenal’s bench and Raya’s performances made the difference in this clash.
