Champions League: Havertz as savior: Brilliant semi-final chances for Arsenal

In the rain in Lisbon, the Gunners, who were focused on ball control, were put under a lot of pressure at the start by the Portuguese double winner. This led to the first really big opportunity in the 6th minute from left-back Maxi Araújo, who hit the crossbar with his powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area. Arsenal keeper David Raya was still with his fingertips on it.

Havertz comes and keeps his nerve

The guests from England appeared in front of the Sporting goal for the first time after just under a quarter of an hour – and of course via set pieces. Sporting captain Martin Odegaard cleared a free kick taken sharply in front of the Portuguese goal on the line for a corner, which Noni Madueke hit directly against the crossbar.

As a result, Arsenal took even more control and wanted to protect their own goal above all. However, German referee Daniel Siebert called back the supposed lead after contact with VAR Bastian Dankert due to an offside position (64′). In stoppage time, Havertz, standing alone in front of the goal, struck with strong nerves.