The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals fixture between Sporting CP and Arsenal is scheduled for 7 April 2026 in Lisbon, with the tie set at the quarter-finals stage rather than the 1/8 final referenced in the standings description. Arsenal arrive as group leaders with 24 points and a goal difference of 19, while Sporting CP come in from a strong campaign with 16 points and a goal difference of 6.
Sporting CP Availability
Sporting CP face multiple absences. M. Hjulmand (Yellow Cards, suspension) is sidelined. F. Ioannidis (Knee Injury) is sidelined. G. Quenda (Foot Injury) is sidelined. N. Santos (Injury) is sidelined. Luis Guilherme (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. All five names appear twice in the data extract but count as single absentees each.
Arsenal Availability
Arsenal also have concerns. E. Eze (Calf Injury) is sidelined. P. Hincapie (Injury) is sidelined. M. Merino (Foot Injury) is sidelined. B. Saka (Injury) is doubtful. L. Trossard (Hip Injury) is doubtful.
Impact Summary
Sporting CP lose depth in attack and wide creativity through Ioannidis, Quenda and Nuno Santos, plus a key midfield anchor in Hjulmand. Arsenal’s attacking structure is more heavily hit: any absence for B. Saka or L. Trossard would significantly reduce their wing threat, while the loss of Eze and Merino trims control in midfield. Arsenal’s leading scorer in this competition, Gabriel Martinelli (6 goals, 1 assist), remains available, preserving a major part of their attacking output.
