Havertz’s Last-Gasp Strike Secures Narrow Arsenal Win in Lisbon

Arsenal clinched a crucial first-leg lead in their Champions League semi-final with a stoppage-time goal from Kai Havertz. Gabriel Martinelli’s build-up play set up the German forward for a composed finish in the first minute of added time. The Gunners had faced a stern test in Portugal. Sporting’s organised defence and a VAR intervention denied Arsenal an earlier opener. David Raya made several vital saves, including tipping Maxi Araújo’s effort onto the bar and denying Geny Catamo. Arsenal dominated possession and delivered numerous crosses, but struggled to break down Sporting’s back five. In midfield, Declan Rice controlled proceedings as Martin Ødegaard and Noni Madueke probed for openings. Late pressure finally paid off when Havertz struck, giving Arsenal hope ahead of the return leg.

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