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Sporting CP vs. Arsenal preview: Prediction, date, kick-off times, venue, how to watch Champions League match on DAZN
Europe's biggest competition returns on Tuesday night, with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal taking a trip to Sporting CP .
The North Londoners are widely considered to be one of the favourites to lift the trophy in May, but face a Sporting side buoyed by their miraculous turnaround win over Bodø/Glimt in the last 16.
Rui Borges' side were able to overturn a 3-0 first leg deficit, scoring five without reply in the return fixture at Estádio José Alvalade last month.
Yet, defeat at Bodø/Glimt is Sporting's only loss in their last 15 competitive games and they will be looking to make life very difficult for the Premier League's top club.
With 11 of Arteta's first-team squad withdrawing from their international camps in March, it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will be sweating over the fitness of key men - or whether it was just calculated caution.
DAZN News has all the information ahead of Sporting CP vs. Arsenal.
Sporting vs. Arsenal kick-off, date, venue
Sporting vs. Arsenal will take place at 8pm BST on Tuesday, April 7, in the Champions League.
That means that fans watching in the US and Canada can see the game at 3pm ET and 12pm PT, while it's a 8am kick-off on Wednesday, April 8, for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Tuesday, April 7
- Kick-off: 3 pm ET / 12pm PT / 8am NZDT (April 8)
The game will be played at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon.
Sporting vs. Arsenal - the key men
Francisco Trincao - Sporting CP
While Colombian striker Luis Suarez has been grabbing the headlines for Sporting this season with 24 goals in Liga Portugal, Francisco Trincão has quietly grown into one of their key men.
Predominantly playing off the right flank, but often drifting into more central positions, Trincão has registered 23 goals and assists in all competitions so far this term.
The 26-year old, who spent the 2022/23 campaign on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers, certainly has the trickery and intelligence to cause Arsenal's back line some serious problems.
Trincão is likely to lineup against Piero Hincapie, a defender with an unforgiving, combative approach to proceedings. This battle will be one to watch out for.
Viktor Gyökeres - Arsenal
In July 2025, Arsenal parted ways with £54.8 million to take Gyökeres away from their upcoming opponents, where the Swede netted an astonishing 97 goals in 102 appearances.
While his maiden campaign with the Gunners has not been as prolific, Gyökeres has provided some big moments, such as a recent North London derby brace against Tottenham.
Sporting's Gonçalo Inácio will know all about the threat posed by Arsenal's no.14 and this promises to be another fascinating match-up of physicality and power.
Sporting CP vs Arsenal prediction
Sporting have made Estádio José Alvalade the proverbial 'fortress' in the 2025/26 Champions League, winning all five of their fixtures here.
Under the lights with an inevitably raucous home atmosphere, the hosts will know it is imperative for them to take a positive result to London.
I foresee Arsenal's usually imperious defence struggling to deal with Suarez, Trincão and co. on the night.
Prediction: Sporting CP 2-1 Arsenal
How to watch Sporting CP vs. Arsenal on DAZN
Soccer fans in the US can watch Sporting CP vs. Arsenal in the Champions League in Spanish language as part of their DAZN subscription package.
An annual upfront payment is $224.99 , while paying monthly for 12 months is $19.99 and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
CBS has coverage of every Champions League match in English language this season. You can get more details and subscribe to CBS's Champions League coverage here.
Fans can watch extra Champions League games in Spanish on ViX. A selection of those matches are also available on UNIMÁS and TUDN.
How to watch the Champions League in New Zealand on DAZN
Every Champions League game during the 2025-26 season is streamed in high definition and comes as part of a DAZN subscription.
An annual subscription costs $14.99 per month for 12 months and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
How to watch the Champions League in Canada on DAZN
Watch every game of the Champions League this season in Canada with a DAZN subscription.
There are three subscription options, each offering a different selection of sports. Access to every Champions League match is included in all three package offerings, ranging from $29.99 to $44.99 per month (for 12 months)
