On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Arsenal delivered a stellar performance to dominate Sporting Lisbon with a resounding 5-1 victory in their UEFA Champions League matchup at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.
Gabriel Martinelli capitalized on a cross from Jurrien Timber in the 7th minute, slotting the ball past the goalkeeper to open the scoring. Kai Havertz doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, tapping the ball into the net from close range after a swift counter-attack involving Thomas Partey and Bukayo Saka.
Gabriel Magalhães made it three just before halftime, heading the ball into the net from a corner kick.
Bukayo Saka converted a penalty in the 64th minute, awarded for a handball in the box, calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner.
Leandro Trossard sealed the victory in the 81st minute, capitalizing on a defensive error, dribbling past the goalkeeper, and slotting the ball home.
Sporting Lisbon's lone goal came in the 47th minute when Gonçalo Inácio scored from a corner, heading the ball into the net.
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