Arsenal welcomes FC Porto in the round of 16 second leg of the Champions League, this Tuesday evening (9 p.m.). Here is all the essential information on this match.
Often cited by bookmakers as a credible outsider for a final victory, Arsenal will be eagerly awaited this Tuesday evening. The Gunners have a response to give after their defeat conceded on the gong in Porto, three weeks ago (0-1). In great form in recent weeks on the English scene, Mikel Arteta’s team hopes to build on its good momentum to overthrow an opponent who is still well organized.
“We have to prepare in the best way possible, make a lot of good decisions, be brave and have the courage to make things happen. We cannot wait in this situation. We have to go there and react. This is our approach to this match.”, launched the Arsenal manager at a press conference. The tone is set.
The expected compositions
Arsenal : Raya – White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko – Odegaard (cap.), Rice, Havertz – Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
FC Porto : Costa – João Mario, Pepe (cap.), Otavio, Wendell – Varela, Nico Gonzalez – Francisco Conceiçao – Pepê – Galeno.
Where to watch the game ?
This round of 16 second leg of the Champions League between Arsenal and FC Porto will be broadcast this Tuesday evening on beIN SPORTS 1, from 9 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, beIN Connect.