Arsenal’s hopes of a major European trophy were left in tatters after a penalty shootout settled their round of 16 tie against Sporting CP. The visitors made a bright start to the game in attack but failed to create anything of note as Arsenal eased themselves into the game.
Soon enough, the Gunners began to create chances and Gabriel Martinelli was sent in behind the defence in the 19th minute. He forced a good save from Antonio Adan but the rebound fell straight to Granit Xhaka, who gracefully swept the ball into the far corner.
