Kick-off: 09.03.23 19:45.

The team from Köpenick eliminated Ajax in the previous stage. In the first leg, Lisbon avoided defeat in the ninety-fourth minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw, although a disallowed goal due to a rule violation prevented them from winning. In Denmark, they dominated their opponents with a 4-0 victory, thanks to a brace from P. Gonçalves. Furthermore, the Lions remained in a numerical advantage since the end of the first half. The Gunners finished at the top of Group A in the tournament's group stage, granting them direct qualification to the Round of 16.

The match between Sporting and Arsenal can be watched online. The teams battled for a spot in the Europa League playoffs in the 2018/19 season. The Gunners emerged as the victors at the José Alvalade Stadium, scoring the only goal late in regular time to secure a 1-0 victory. The Portuguese vice-champions finished third in Group D of the Champions League group stage. The team hosted Eintracht Frankfurt (1-2), Marseille (0-2), and Tottenham (2-0) at their home ground. P. Gonçalves, Edwards, and Paulinho have each contributed three goal involvements in the current European campaign. The Green and Whites reached the Round of 16 in the UEFA Cup for the first time in the 1981/82 edition but were eliminated by Swiss side Xamax (0-0, 0-1).

In the 1985/86 competition, Lisbon eliminated Athletic Bilbao (1-2, 3-0), and five years later, they defeated Vitesse (2-0, 2-1). In the 1993/94 tournament, the Lions were eliminated by Salzburg (2-0, 0-3, overtime), and in the 2004/05 season, they overcame Middlesbrough (3-2, 1-0). In subsequent campaigns, the club reached the Round of 16 four more times, losing only once. Watch the match between Sporting and Arsenal online.

On the group stage, the English side visited PSV (0-2), Bodø/Glimt (1-0), and Zurich (2-1). Nketiah was involved in three goals. The Gunners made their debut at this stage in the 1978/79 campaign but failed to progress past Red Star Belgrade (1-1, 0-1). In the 1999/00 UEFA Cup, the Gunners eliminated Deportivo La Coruña (5-1, 1-2), and in the 2017/18 edition, they defeated Milan (2-0, 3-1).

The London club also successfully progressed from this stage in the 2018/19 and 2020/21 competitions, leaving behind Rennes (1-3, 3-0) and Olympiacos (3-1, 0-1). Watch the match between Sporting and Arsenal online.