Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals with a tense 0-0 draw against Sporting at the Emirates, advancing 1-0 on aggregate. The Gunners, who had won the first leg 1-0 in Lisbon, managed to hold on despite a nervy performance that saw them muster just a single shot on target. Manager Mikel Arteta had promised his team would be full of "fire" and have "no fear" ahead of the match.

Sporting created the better chances, with Geny Catamo striking the post just before halftime. The Portuguese side pressed throughout the second half but failed to seriously test Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, who at times looked shaky. The result extends Arsenal's unbeaten run in European competition and marks their first back-to-back Champions League semi-final appearances in club history.

While the result will please Arteta ahead of Sunday's crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City, concerns remain over Noni Madueke's fitness after he was forced off with a knee injury. The winger's absence would add to Arsenal's growing injury list as they prepare for what could be a title-deciding match at the Etihad Stadium.