Arsenal produced an excellent performance at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Tuesday evening as they beat Sporting CP 5-1 in the Champions League.
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The Gunners took little time to establish their dominance in Lisbon, with Gabriel’s stoppage-time header in the first half adding to tap-ins from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz as the visitors put a lackadaisical Sporting side to the sword.
A mightily impressive first-half display gave Arsenal the buffer they needed as Goncalo Inacio reduced the deficit, but Bukayo Saka’s penalty and Leandro Trossard’s header helped secure an exceptional win for the north London outfit.
Here are the players ratings
Arsenal Player Ratings:
David Raya (GK) – 8.1/10 – Solid performance with minimal testing but stood firm when called upon.
Jurrien Timber (RB) – 8.2/10 – Key in attack, with a crucial assist for Martinelli’s goal, and defensively sound.
William Saliba (CB) – 7.1/10 – Calm and composed, barely troubled during the match, dealt well with any challenges.
Riccardo Calafiori (LB) – 6.2/10 – A few shaky moments but overall a steady contribution.
Gabriel (CB) – 7.8/10 – Scored a vital header and led the defense with authority.
Martin Ødegaard (CM) – 7.7/10 – Pulled the strings, contributed to the playmaking, and won a crucial penalty.
Thomas Partey (CM) – 6.8/10 – Provided an assist with a brilliant ball for Havertz and was solid in possession.
Declan Rice (CM) – 7.6/10 – Delivered an excellent corner for Gabriel’s header and kept the midfield ticking.
Bukayo Saka (RW) – 8.7/10 – A standout performer, causing chaos down the right wing and involved in both a goal and an assist.
Kai Havertz (ST) – 8.0/10 – Scored and was active in the final third, creating a significant presence.
Gabriel Martinelli (LW) – 7.7/10 – Energized the attack, scored the opener, and was a constant threat on the wing.
Substitutes:
Leandro Trossard (70′ for Martinelli) – 7.0/10
Mikel Merino (70′ for Rice) – 6.1/10
Ethan Nwaneri (78′ for Ødegaard) – 6.4/10
Oleksandr Zinchenko (78′ for Calafiori) – 6.0/10
Jakub Kiwior (84′ for Gabriel) – N/A
Manager:
Mikel Arteta – 9/10 – Masterful in preparation and response, leading the Gunners to a comprehensive victory on the road.
Sporting CP Player Ratings:
Franco Israel (GK) – 5.5/10 – Couldn’t prevent any of Arsenal’s goals, but had little support from the defense.
Maximiliano Araujo (RB) – 5.8/10 – Struggled defensively against Saka and the Arsenal attack.
Gonçalo Inácio (CB) – 6.3/10 – Scored a header but was exposed by the Arsenal pressure throughout.
Sebastián Coates (CB) – 5.7/10 – Involved in several defensive mishaps, failed to provide stability.
Hidemasa Morita (LB) – 5.5/10 – Defended poorly against Saka and was unable to contribute effectively in attack.
Morten Hjulmand (CM) – 6.0/10 – Had moments of creativity but could not sustain any momentum for Sporting.
Ousmane Diomande (CM) – 5.6/10 – Was caught out defensively and made a late foul on Ødegaard, conceding a penalty.
Vítor Ferreira (CM) – 5.9/10 – Ineffective in the midfield battle, with Arsenal dominating possession.
Marcus Edwards (RW) – 5.4/10 – Barely threatened Arsenal’s defense and was largely ineffective.
Viktor Gyökeres (ST) – 6.0/10 – Battled hard but was isolated up front and couldn’t provide the spark Sporting needed.
Gonçalo Inácio (LW) – 5.8/10 – Scored but was defensively exposed and failed to provide an attacking threat.
Substitutes:
Geovany Quenda (58′ for Morita) – 5.3/10
Zé Luís (58′ for Gyökeres) – 5.5/10
Daniel Bragança (70′ for Hjulmand) – 5.6/10
