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Sporting CP and Arsenal will go head-to-head at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg on Tuesday night.

Rui Borges’ Portuguese champions come into the game after extending their winning run at home to 17 games in a row in all competitions this past weekend, having reached this stage of the tournament by defeating Bodo/Glimt with a stunning comeback in the last round. Mikel Arteta’s side, on the other hand, lost the Carabao Cup final and then crashed out of the FA Cup to Championship outfit Southampton in their last two games, but reached the quarter-finals of this tournament with a comfortable 3-1 aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Both sides have some injury problems heading into the game, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expects the teams to line up.

Sporting CP Team News

Geovany Quenda

Sporting are still without star winger Geovany Quenda, who has spent recent months at Chelsea recuperating from a broken foot ahead of his summer move to Stamford Bridge.

Striker Fotis Ioannidis and winger Luis Guilherme are also set to miss the game, while Nuno Santos is a doubt. The club have recently welcomed Pedro ‘Pote’ Goncalves back from injury though, and he should start. Captain Morten Hjulmand is suspended for the game, though, after being booked in both legs against Bodo/Glimt.

Sporting CP Injuries and Suspensions

Player

Injury

Potential Return Date

Nuno Santos

Thigh

Unknown

Luis Guilherme

Ankle

Unknown

Fotis Ioannidis

Knee

Unknown

Geovany Quenda

Foot

Unknown

Morten Hjulmand

Suspended

15/04/2026

Borges Drops Team News Update

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Borges shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

“They are two super competitive players [Gyokeres and Diomande] and it’s natural that, at some point, there was a spark, in the good sense of the word. They have above-average intensity, but to stop Viktor, we have four great center-backs. Any one of them, in their own way, is capable of responding.”

“I don’t believe that [facing Arsenal now is the best time to play them], especially because they are a great team and great teams want to win everything. In a way, they come wounded by what was the elimination, more rigorous, focused and eager to show their ability.

“Honestly, I think it makes our job even more difficult. But, on our side, they will also find a super motivated team, which believes it is capable of doing something extraordinary and that has never been done at Sporting CP.”

Sporting CP Predicted XI

Luis Suarez Sporting
Luis Suarez Sporting

  • Sporting CP Predicted XI: Rui Silva; Fresneda, Diomande, Inácio, Araújo; João Simões, Morita; Catamo, Francisco Trincão, Gonçalves; Suárez
  • Sporting CP Predicted Substitutes: Virginia (GK), Callai (GK), Vagiannidis (DEF), Quaresma (DEF), Debast (DEF), Braganca (MID), Faye (FWD), Nel (FWD), Goncalves (FWD), Couto (FWD).
Mikel Arteta


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Arsenal Team News

Gabriel

The Gunners look set to be without star forward Bukayo Saka after he missed training on Monday, but midfielders Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice, and star defender Gabriel Magalhaes have overcome knocks and are expected to be available.

Piero Hincapie may also miss out after picking up an injury during the international break, while Leandro Trossard has overcome a hip problem to travel with the squad. Jurrien Timber misses out and Mikel Merino is out for the rest of the season.

Arsenal Injuries and Suspensions

Player

Injury

Potential Return Date

Jurrien Timber

Thigh

11/04/2026

Declan Rice

Knock

07/04/2026

Gabriel Magalhaes

Knee

07/04/2026

Eberechi Eze

Calf

07/04/2026

Leandro Trossard

Hip

07/04/2026

Bukayo Saka

Knock

11/04/2026

Piero Hincapie

Other

Unknown

Mikel Merino

Foot

01/06/2026

Arteta Drops Team News Update

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Arteta shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

“Rice, Gabriel and Trossard available? Yes, yes and yes,” he said.

“They [Saka and Timber] haven’t travelled and are not ready yet, hopefully for the weekend if everything goes well.”

“Of course I did [speak to Gyokeres about Sporting], to understand the dynamics, the culture, and to have more information about them that we can use in our favour. A lot of qualities, what they are doing is remarkable. The record they have at home is amazing.​​​​​​”

Arsenal Predicted XI

Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring

  • Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Odegaard, Martinelli; Gyokeres.
  • Arsenal Predicted Substitutes: Kepa (GK), Setford (GK), Lewis-Skelly (DEF), Mosquera (DEF), Salmon (DEF), Norgaard (MID), Eze (MID), Havertz (FWD), Dowman (FWD), Jesus (FWD), Trossard (FWD).
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Body Language Expert Reveals Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian’s Relationship Red Flags

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Kim Kardashian made her first appearance in the Formula 1 paddock since she and Lewis Hamilton began their relationship this past weekend. She was seen showering the British driver with support and affection at the Monaco Grand Prix, but her presence didn’t come without its controversy.

Ostensibly, the relationship appears to be perfect. However, body language expert Judi James suggests there may be some issues lurking beneath the surface.

While Hamilton is used to seeing black and white flags in his career, some red flags may be cropping up in his relationship, with hints that it may be slightly one-sided.

Body Expert Analyses Lewis Hamilton & Kim Kardashian at Monaco

Kim Kardashian after Monaco Grand Prix

After the Brit finished second in Monaco, a sweet moment could be seen as he accepted his trophy, when the seven-time championship winner blew a kiss to Kim before embracing her.

Judi notes, though, that it was Kim who added the romance during their intimate moment, as she explained: “Lewis bent to kiss her on the side of the neck, but she intensified or upgraded the signals of passion by pressing her face firmly next to his and pushing her head forward onto his shoulder wearing an expression of bliss.”

This act from Kim turned what would’ve been a sweet, but somewhat trivial moment, into one of clear love and affection.

Later on, during the celebrations, Hamilton sprayed champagne over Kim, an act which also came under examination by Judi, who wrote: “For many women, this might have been a red card moment. Kim’s styling, her hair, and her expensive designer dress would not have been worn to be soaked in sticky alcohol.


Lewis Hamilton


Lewis Hamilton Speaks Out About Kim Kardashian After Heavy Backlash For Monaco Grand Prix Actions

Kim Kardashian’s actions on the grid walk angered a lot of Formula 1 fans.

“Soaking her like that might need some careful unpicking in terms of whether Lewis intended to show her who was boss or bring her down a peg or two. Would he have enjoyed getting similarly soaked when he was in his purple arrival cloak and designer suit? Probably not.”

Judi commented on their chemistry as a whole throughout the trip, adding: “This power-pairing adds mutual levels of kudos to both their brands, and it allows Kim to play “sweethearts” in a way that she never could with the sulky and complex Kanye West or the edgy bad boy that was Pete Davidson.”

Lewis Hamilton Speaking

Elaborating further on their relationship as a whole, she commented: “The bigger cues and clues as to the core emotions of this relationship, which is clearly based on friendship, came with the more “private” moments between the couple later.

“This was a smiling hug with his arms around her torso in a reciprocal gesture. It’s the kind of kiss couples do in public when they want to avoid shocking or looking too sexual. The moment looked like an exchange of pride and affection, but without anyone getting too carried away.”

Hamilton Addresses Kim Kardashian Relationship For First Time

It was during the acceptance of his trophy that Hamilton addressed his relationship with Kim for the first time, saying: “It’s amazing to have her come this weekend and have her support. My friends [in general]. It was an incredible turnout overall. I don’t know what else to say. It’s amazing to have good people around you and supporting you. And she does that for me every day.”


Kim Kardashian and Martin Brundle


‘Real Reason’ Why Kim Kardashian Refused Martin Brundle Chat at Monaco GP

Kim Kardashian was heavily criticised for her treatment of Martin Brundle at the Monaco Grand Prix while supporting Lewis Hamilton.

The couple have enjoyed trips to Japan, England, and France together, and were spotted at the Super Bowl back in February, but the Monaco Grand Prix marked the first time they have gone public with their words and affection, and further appearances of Kim in the paddock look likely as the F1 season goes on.

While Hamilton is yet to win a race since switching to Ferrari last year, he has not let that demoralise his perennially competitive and positive spirit, stating he feels ‘inspired to level up’ and is ‘happy, grateful, and thankful.’ His next outing will be the Barcelona GP at the weekend, where he will hope to improve on his second place outing at Monaco.

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Body Language Expert Reveals Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian’s Relationship Red Flags

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Kim Kardashian made her first appearance in the Formula 1 paddock since she and Lewis Hamilton began their relationship this past weekend. She was seen showering the British driver with support and affection at the Monaco Grand Prix, but her presence didn’t come without its controversy.

Ostensibly, the relationship appears to be perfect. However, body language expert Judi James suggests there may be some issues lurking beneath the surface.

While Hamilton is used to seeing black and white flags in his career, some red flags may be cropping up in his relationship, with hints that it may be slightly one-sided.

Body Expert Analyses Lewis Hamilton & Kim Kardashian at Monaco

Kim Kardashian after Monaco Grand Prix

After the Brit finished second in Monaco, a sweet moment could be seen as he accepted his trophy, when the seven-time championship winner blew a kiss to Kim before embracing her.

Judi notes, though, that it was Kim who added the romance during their intimate moment, as she explained: “Lewis bent to kiss her on the side of the neck, but she intensified or upgraded the signals of passion by pressing her face firmly next to his and pushing her head forward onto his shoulder wearing an expression of bliss.”

This act from Kim turned what would’ve been a sweet, but somewhat trivial moment, into one of clear love and affection.

Later on, during the celebrations, Hamilton sprayed champagne over Kim, an act which also came under examination by Judi, who wrote: “For many women, this might have been a red card moment. Kim’s styling, her hair, and her expensive designer dress would not have been worn to be soaked in sticky alcohol.


Lewis Hamilton


Lewis Hamilton Speaks Out About Kim Kardashian After Heavy Backlash For Monaco Grand Prix Actions

Kim Kardashian’s actions on the grid walk angered a lot of Formula 1 fans.

“Soaking her like that might need some careful unpicking in terms of whether Lewis intended to show her who was boss or bring her down a peg or two. Would he have enjoyed getting similarly soaked when he was in his purple arrival cloak and designer suit? Probably not.”

Judi commented on their chemistry as a whole throughout the trip, adding: “This power-pairing adds mutual levels of kudos to both their brands, and it allows Kim to play “sweethearts” in a way that she never could with the sulky and complex Kanye West or the edgy bad boy that was Pete Davidson.”

Lewis Hamilton Speaking

Elaborating further on their relationship as a whole, she commented: “The bigger cues and clues as to the core emotions of this relationship, which is clearly based on friendship, came with the more “private” moments between the couple later.

“This was a smiling hug with his arms around her torso in a reciprocal gesture. It’s the kind of kiss couples do in public when they want to avoid shocking or looking too sexual. The moment looked like an exchange of pride and affection, but without anyone getting too carried away.”

Hamilton Addresses Kim Kardashian Relationship For First Time

It was during the acceptance of his trophy that Hamilton addressed his relationship with Kim for the first time, saying: “It’s amazing to have her come this weekend and have her support. My friends [in general]. It was an incredible turnout overall. I don’t know what else to say. It’s amazing to have good people around you and supporting you. And she does that for me every day.”


Kim Kardashian and Martin Brundle


‘Real Reason’ Why Kim Kardashian Refused Martin Brundle Chat at Monaco GP

Kim Kardashian was heavily criticised for her treatment of Martin Brundle at the Monaco Grand Prix while supporting Lewis Hamilton.

The couple have enjoyed trips to Japan, England, and France together, and were spotted at the Super Bowl back in February, but the Monaco Grand Prix marked the first time they have gone public with their words and affection, and further appearances of Kim in the paddock look likely as the F1 season goes on.

While Hamilton is yet to win a race since switching to Ferrari last year, he has not let that demoralise his perennially competitive and positive spirit, stating he feels ‘inspired to level up’ and is ‘happy, grateful, and thankful.’ His next outing will be the Barcelona GP at the weekend, where he will hope to improve on his second place outing at Monaco.

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John Terry Names His England 11 For the 2026 World Cup

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John Terry has named the England lineup he would start at the 2026 World Cup, after delivering a rather blunt assessment of several of Thomas Tuchel’s decisions ahead of this summer’s tournament. The Three Lions will be aiming to end a 60-year trophy drought when they kick off their campaign across the USA, Canada, and Mexico on June 17.

As is often the case before major international tournaments, much of the pre-match chatter has focused less on who made the squad and more on who missed out. Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Terry claimed that only around 13-14 players in the 26-man squad are truly good enough, while insisting that Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Cole Palmer should have made the plane.

However, after being asked to park his frustrations over the notable omissions, as he hopes there will be a method to the madness, the former Chelsea captain has turned his attention to those actually in the squad – and named his preferred starting XI. Unsurprisingly, it’s a selection that is bound to ruffle a few feathers.


Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez in action for Argentina


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Goalkeeper and Defence

England training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters

There can be no surprises in Terry picking Jordan Pickford between the sticks. The Everton goalkeeper was Gareth Southgate’s trusted number one in every tournament he led England through, and he seems to have only got better with age after helping his side win their first-ever penalty shootout in the 2018 World Cup.

Marc Guehi and Reece James are among the best players in their positions, and with Terry well-versed on the latter’s talents from their time together at Stamford Bridge, those decisions were also likely a no-brainer. He has settled for Nico O’Reilly at left-back, though believes Luke Shaw’s experience could have helped him out.

The only real surprise, however, is that he’s picked Ezri Konsa – fresh off winning the Europa League final with Aston Villa – over John Stones, despite Morgan’s instructions that his team should be picked on the unlikely basis that everyone’s fit.

Midfield

Jude Bellingham Lee Smith via Reuters

Most people are starting to come to terms with the fact that Tuchel has a very clear footballing identity, and therefore knows exactly which system players – and profiles – fit what he wants from his team. That is why Morgan Rogers looks set to usurp Jude Bellingham in the attacking midfield role this summer, although Terry would still start the Real Madrid man for his big-game pedigree.

Terry does, however, agree that Elliot Anderson deserves his place alongside Declan Rice at the base of midfield. A relatively new addition to England squads since around this time last year, the Nottingham Forest midfielder has been exceptional in an England shirt, delivering selfless, mature performances that make it feel as though he has been part of the setup for years.

Elliot Anderson Declan Rice

In many ways, he is expected to do the dirty work and “do the running” so that Rice – widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world, having developed into a dominant box-to-box presence and a driving force behind Arsenal’s Premier League success – can be given licence to roam and dictate the game.

Attack

Marcus Rashford Matthew Childs / Action images via Reuters

Snubbing Anthony Gordon for Marcus Rashford is Terry’s final interesting decision. That said, some would argue the Manchester United winger has done enough to warrant a start under Tuchel, despite Barcelona deciding against turning his loan deal permanent, instead splashing out on his England rival.

Bukayo Saka takes up a place on the opposite flank, with no real competition for his starting spot there. Arsenal’s star boy had a quiet season last time out, but he’s still one of the most reliable chance-providers in English football, and his unpredictable nature out on the right pairs perfectly with Rashford/Gordon’s pace on the left.


Kylian Mbappe with the World Cup


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Through the middle, was there ever any doubt that it would be Harry Kane? With 67 goals for club and country since the start of the 2025/26 campaign, no striker is putting up numbers as high as his, and there’s a reason he’s among the favourites for October’s Ballon d’Or. See Terry’s lineup below:

John Terry England Lineup Home Crowd

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