{"id":3489,"date":"2026-04-08T03:36:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=3489"},"modified":"2026-04-08T03:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:36:03","slug":"arsenal-player-ratings-vs-sporting-as-three-8-10-stars-help-secure-dramatic-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=3489","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal player ratings vs Sporting as three 8\/10 stars help secure dramatic win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_09e96c\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">SPORTING 0-1 ARSENAL: Kai Havertz scored an injury time winner to put the Gunners in complete control of their Champions League quarter-final tie<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">22:02, 07 Apr 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 22:24, 07 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36981767\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arsenal celebrate their late winner vs Sporting\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981767.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2270277491jpgbr.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981767.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2270277491jpgbr.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981767.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2270277491jpgbr.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981767.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2270277491jpgbr.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Arsenal celebrate their late winner vs Sporting\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Arsenal celebrate their late winner vs Sporting<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Kai Havertz was Arsenal\u2019s super sub as the Gunners produced a sensational last gasp win at Sporting Lisbon.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Havertz latched on to Gabriel Martinelli\u2019s through ball for an incredible smash-and-grab injury time winner to put Arsenal in pole position to reach the Champions League semi final. It ended Arsenal\u2019s two-game losing streak and might just help turn the whole mood around and make them believe they can win the Double after all.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal fans up in the gods celebrated wildly as Havertz struck late in a hugely impressive win because it ended Sporting Lisbon\u2019s 17 game winning streak. Gunners keeper David Raya was also a hero as he produced three stunning saves to deny Maxi Artaujo, Francisco Trincao and Geny Catamo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Even though the Gunners had to ride their luck at times this was a performance full of heroes and defiance to put their miserable run behind them. Arteta\u2019s pre-match messaging was all about his players being \u201chungrier than ever\u201d and there was no need to \u201cpanic\u201d despite Arsenal\u2019s season hanging in the balance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Quadruple has suddenly become a Double which in any other season would be regarded as a huge achievement. But the bigger worry is about blowing it all.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_4f362a\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Rio Ferdinand warns Arsenal on course to say &#8216;good night&#8217; to Premier League title chances<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_4f362a\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Premier League fixture changes confirmed with FA Cup semi-final impact clear<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Back-to-back defeats to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and then the FA Cup exit at Southampton has resulted in nerves creeping in no matter what Arteta says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 52,000 capacity Estadio Jose Alvalade is a daunting place to come at the best of times but Sporting could smell blood. It was louder than ever and their home record has been hugely impressive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sporting had won all five Champions League home games this season &#8211; which has included beating reigning European champions Paris Saint Germain &#8211; and they have enjoyed 17 home wins on the spin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Gyokeres was back at the club where he enjoyed two incredibly prolific seasons &#8211; 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting &#8211; and, rather unnervingly, got a good reception when he came out for the pre-match warn-up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This is also unusual territory for Sporting as this was only their second Champions League quarter final and they have never got as far as the last four.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36981703\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36981703\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.47\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"David Raya made a stunning early save to keep the scores level\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981703.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2270269808.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981703.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2270269808.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981703.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2270269808.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981703.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2270269808.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"David Raya made a stunning early save to keep the scores level\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">David Raya made a stunning early save to keep the scores level<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Whatever happened in Arsenal\u2019s last two games, there was still a huge opportunity in this tie but Sporting could sense the nerves in Arteta\u2019s men.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sporting turned up the volume &#8211; and the pressure. Ousmane Diomande split in Arsenal\u2019s creaky defence with a brilliant pass, Maxi Ara\u00fajo then hit a scorching 20 yard shot which keeper David Raya touched onto the crossbar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It was a hell of a let-off. But maybe it also served as a wake-up call. It felt like Arsenal did their best to slow the game down, quieten the home crowd and take control of possession.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They were also back to their old reliable tactic: set-pieces. Noni Madueke bent in a corner, Sporting keeper Rui Silva missed the ball and it hit the bar. Martin Odegaard flashed a shot wide on the follow-up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal did not actually manage a shot on target until the 42nd minute and Odegaard\u2019s shot was comfortably saved by Silva. But actually Arsenal had grown into the game after their nervy start.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">WORLD CUP LEGENDS: <a aria-label=\"The stars who lit up football\u2019s greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk\/world-cup-legends-5666-p.asp\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The stars who lit up football\u2019s greatest tournament &#8211; Buy the Special Edition today<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Now it was the Sporting fans who were beginning to get frustrated and annoyed. They whistled as Arsenal began to rack up the corner count and then take an eternity before actually putting the ball into the box.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The travelling Arsenal fans, marooned up in the heavens, were making themselves heard as Noni Madueke did his best with his set-pieces while Odegaard tried to orchestrate the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Martin Zubimendi had the ball in the net and Arsenal\u2019s night seemed to be getting better. But VAR intervened and it was ruled out for a clear offside against Gyokeres in the build-up.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36981712\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36981712\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.4\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Martin Zubimendi thought he had opened the scoring, only for VAR to rule out the goal\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981712.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2270274795.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981712.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2270274795.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981712.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2270274795.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981712.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2270274795.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Martin Zubimendi thought he had opened the scoring, only for VAR to rule out the goal\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Martin Zubimendi thought he had opened the scoring, only for VAR to rule out the goal<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But Arsenal were beginning to look like their old selves again. They were looking calm, controlled and back to the team which put themselves in this position in the first place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And after Havertz&#8217;s last-gasp heroics, Arsenal finally had something to celebrate with their fans as they now look in pole position to reach the semi finals with the season now looking on the up again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Mirror\u2019s Chief Football Writer John Cross was in attendance at the Est\u00e1dio Jos\u00e9 Alvalade to rate the Arsenal players performances.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_f9ba33\">Arsenal player ratings vs Sporting (4-3-3)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">David Raya<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fantastic early saves to defy Sporting. Laid the foundations for the late winner. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">8. MOTM.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Ben White<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Looks susceptible and vulnerable. Sporting clearly targeted him for his lack of confidence. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">William Saliba<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Had a real physical battle with Sporting\u2019s forwards and largely came out on top. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Gabriel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His 250th Arsenal appearance and has grown into being such an influential player. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Riccardo Calafiori<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This was the exciting side of Calafiori &#8211; bombing forward, inverting and driving the game. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Martin Zubimendi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Better. His recent dip in form has been a worry but stuck to his task and was cruelly denied a really nice goal. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Declan Rice<\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36981717\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36981717\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Declan Rice was back in the Arsenal midfield after missing out against Southampton\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981717.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2269700498jpgD.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981717.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2269700498jpgD.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981717.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2269700498jpgD.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981717.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2269700498jpgD.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Declan Rice was back in the Arsenal midfield after missing out against Southampton\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Declan Rice was back in the Arsenal midfield after missing out against Southampton<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Returned from injury after international duty and you could sense his influence. Calm, quality and tenacity. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Martin Odegaard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Looked hungry and determined, the Arsenal captain was always busy and looking for the ball. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">You Maduek<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Lively and determined, he caused problems down the right and delivered good set-pieces. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Leandro Trossard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">So quiet and subdued. Struggled to make things happen and looked way below his best. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Viktor Gyokeres<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Got a good reception on his homecoming but lacked the threat he showed with Sporting. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">6<\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36981704\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36981704\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.37\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Viktor Gyokeres was quiet against his former club\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981704.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2270269815.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981704.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2270269815.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981704.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2270269815.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36981704.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2270269815.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Viktor Gyokeres was quiet against his former club\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Viktor Gyokeres was quiet against his former club<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_f9ba33\">Substitutes<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Kai Havertz <\/strong>(for Odegaard, 70): How often is it him? Coolest man in Lisbon to break home fans&#8217; hearts. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Gabriel Martinelli <\/strong>(for Trossard, 76): Brilliant piece of invention to create Havertz&#8217;s winner. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Max Dowman <\/strong>(for Madueke, 76): Didn&#8217;t have long to make an impact. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">UNUSED SUBS: Arrizabalaga, Ranson, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly, Salmon, Norgaard, Jesus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/Feq1SEG6mXDIZGTTnek7oz\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><em>Join our new WhatsApp community<\/em> <\/a>and receive your daily dose of <em>Mirror<\/em> <em>Football<\/em> content. 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