Arsenal will be Sporting’s opponents in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, after the ‘lions’ epic comeback against Bodø/Glimt in Alvalade. The English team’s coach, Mikel Artera, says they will face a “top team”.
Sporting made history in the Champions League, with a 5-0 victory that turned the tie around and eliminated Bodø/Glimt, but the next challenges will not be easy. leader of the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta’s team secured their place in the ‘quarters’ after defeating Bayer Leverkusen, 2-0, this Tuesday, following a draw in the first leg. The coach of gunners does not expect it to be easy against Sporting, which he considers to be a “top team”.
“I watched the first half and, yes, they are a top team. It will be very difficult. Let’s enjoy tonight and prepare, because we have a beautiful final to play on Sunday”, said Arteta, to TNT Sports, with his attention already divided between the Champions League and the League Cup final against Manchester City.
This Tuesday, Sporting replicated the European comeback of 60 years ago with Manchester United to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League, this time beating Norwegians Bodø/Glimt 5-0.
This is the second time that Sporting will compete in the ‘quarters’ of the main European club competition, after the 1982/83 campaign, then in the European Champions Cup.
