Despite a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon, Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League semi-finals for the second consecutive year.

• Arsenal progressed 1-0 on aggregate against Sporting Lisbon.
• Declan Rice expressed delight, stating, "We want to now go one step further than last year and get to the final."
• The team will face Atletico Madrid next, while struggling with recent form in domestic competitions, ahead of a crucial league clash with Manchester City.

Bayern Munich have eliminated Real Madrid from the Champions League semi-finals following a dramatic comeback, with striker Harry Kane praising a late "moment of magic" from Luis Diaz.

• Bayern Munich won 4-3 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate.
• The key moment came from Luis Diaz's stoppage-time winner in the 89th minute.
• Harry Kane also scored, becoming the first English player to net 50 goals in all competitions in a top-five European league season since 1930-31.
• Bayern Munich will now face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.

France boss Didier Deschamps has confirmed that Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup due to a serious injury.

• Ekitike suffered a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon during Liverpool's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
• The injury also ends his season with Liverpool, who have had a difficult season marked by injuries.
• The 23-year-old has scored 17 goals in 45 matches for Liverpool and has two goals in eight caps for France.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed confidence in his team's character after they secured a spot in the Champions League semi-finals by holding Sporting Lisbon to a goalless draw, advancing 1-0 on aggregate.

• Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals after reaching this stage for the second successive season.
• Despite facing injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Jurrien Timber, the team showcased resilience.
• Arteta highlighted the effort of players like Declan Rice, who played despite feeling unwell, as crucial to the win and emblematic of the team's spirit amidst criticism.