Explained: Champions League: Havertz’s stoppage-time winner gives Arsenal a slender lead in quarterfinals

A tactical look at Arsenal in the Champions League. Original analysis published by Sportstar.

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The analysis

Let us examine a development in the Champions League that deserves thorough analysis. Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon — Just when the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal looked to end as a draw, Kai Havertz found the net for the Gunners.

The data and context reveal far more than the headline suggests.

Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at Sportstar. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about the Champions League.

Official sources: UEFA • FIFA • UEFA

Written by

Marco Berardin

Marco Berardi covers daily Premier League news, transfer rumors, and tactical analysis at Football Insider. Based in Milan, Marco has been writing about European football for over 5 years and brings deep insight into the English top flight.