Champions League Archives: 04/2026

FC Barcelona have submitted a complaint to UEFA over the pitch at Atletico Madrid’s stadium, following issues with the surface in previous matches.

UEFA named Sporting’s Maxi Araujo in its Team of the Week after he set a new fouling record against Arsenal without receiving a booking.

Arsenal have confirmed the dates for their Women’s Champions League semi-final against OL Lyonnes after a difficult scheduling process.

Atletico Madrid have taken a commanding lead in their Champions League quarter-final tie against Barcelona, with the winner to face either Arsenal or Sporting CP in the semis.

Mikel Arteta says he’s learned a lot about the Arsenal squad from their recent setbacks, and he believes they deserve some success now.

Viktor Gyokeres says it was a “great feeling” to play back at Sporting CP’s home ground on Tuesday night, his first game against his former club.

Kai Havertz says Arsenal are going for the big titles this season, adding that it’s time to move on from the last couple of weeks and stick together as a club.

During Arsenal’s win over Sporting CP on Tuesday, Maximiliano Araujo become the first defender this decade to commit seven or more fouls without being booked.

Kai Havertz claimed on Tuesday night that David Raya has been maybe the best goalkeeper in the world for the last two years, and the stats back up that claim.

There are concerns over the fitness of Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard following his withdrawal from Tuesday night’s win over Sporting CP.

Arsenal ended Sporting CP’s club-record winning run on Tuesday, inflicting a rare home defeat on this week’s hosts.

Mikel Arteta explained Arsenal’s mindset before Sporting, delivering key injury updates and a clear message after recent setbacks.

Luis Suarez has fired a warning before Arsenal face Sporting, insisting the Portuguese side will attack the quarter-final first leg without fear.

Arsenal have been handed a boost before facing Sporting, with captain Morten Hjulmand suspended and a midfield reshuffle now expected in Lisbon.

Arsenal have been handed a lift before facing Sporting, with three key players back in training after fears grew over injuries and absences.

UEFA have confirmed Daniel Siebert as referee for Arsenal’s quarter-final first leg with Sporting, along with the club’s travel plans.

Sporting are managing injuries and tailoring their defence for Arsenal, with Nuno Santos expected to miss the first leg and Ivan Fresneda still a doubt.

Arsenal will face Lyon in the Champions League semi-finals after the French side overturned their first-leg deficit against Wolfsburg.

Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after surviving a tense second leg, with Daphne van Domselaar crucial in a narrow aggregate win.

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor turned the focus back on Arsenal after defeat, with fresh refereeing complaints overshadowing the result.