Note sull'episodio
That is exactly what a professional European away performance looks like. Arsenal travel to the JosĂŠ Alvalade Stadiumâa fortress where Sporting had won 17 straight gamesâand secure a massive 1-0 victory in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
When the margins were razor-thin, the big players stepped up. We break down David Rayaâs absolute heroics in net; he made string of fine saves that kept us in the tie and proved exactly why he is so vital to this team's ambitions. Then, in the 91st minute, Mikel Artetaâs substitutions paid off perfectly with Gabriel Martinelli setting up Kai Havertz for a calm, clutch, last-gasp winner.
In this instant reaction podcast, we discuss Arsenalâs composure under pressure, Raya's world-class shot-stopping, the impact of the "finishers" off the bench, and what this 1-0 advantage means as we head ...Â