Declan Rice is back in the starting lineup to face Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-final after missing our last game against Southampton at the weekend. The midfielder is one of eight changes from the side that played in the FA Cup on Saturday. Viktor Gyokeres is also back in the starting lineup in Lisbon, to face the team for which he scored 97 goals in two seasons. David Raya starts again in goal, after missing our last two matches, while William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke and Leandro Trossard all come in to start as well. Gabriel is fit enough to start in defence, after being taken off in the second half against Southampton – he makes his 250th Gunners appearance. As for the hosts, they have won 11 out of 13 home games in the league this season, and make seven changes from the side that beat Santa Clara 4-2 at the Jose Alvalade Stadium on Good Friday.
Published: April 7, 2026 6:00 pm
Source: Arsenal.com — Read original