{"id":26044,"date":"2026-04-07T21:26:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/04\/07\/raya-gets-8-5-saliba-with-7-5-arsenal-players-rated-in-narrow-win-vs-sporting-cp\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T21:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:26:45","slug":"raya-gets-8-5-saliba-with-7-5-arsenal-players-rated-in-narrow-win-vs-sporting-cp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/04\/07\/raya-gets-8-5-saliba-with-7-5-arsenal-players-rated-in-narrow-win-vs-sporting-cp\/","title":{"rendered":"Raya Gets 8.5, Saliba With 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Sporting CP"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arsenal faced off against Sporting CP at the Jose Alvalade Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash. The Gunners made a decent start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.<\/p>\n

Kai Havertz finally broke the deadlock in injury time as Mikel Arteta\u2019s men earned a narrow 1-0 win away from home.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at how each Arsenal<\/a> player fared during the match against Sporting.<\/p>\n

GK: David Raya \u2013 8.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He made a few solid saves at the back and did enough to keep a clean sheet.<\/p>\n

RB: Ben White \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

White performed his defensive duties well and made one key chance going forward.<\/p>\n

CB: William Saliba \u2013 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He dealt with the danger when needed and did enough to keep a clean sheet.<\/p>\n

CB: Gabriel \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gabriel performed his defensive duties well and played well enough to limit the home side from scoring tonight.<\/p>\n

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LISBON, PORTUGAL \u2013 APRIL 07: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal is spoken to by teammate Gabriel during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 07, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Clive Brunskill\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LB: Riccardo Calafiori \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He didn\u2019t do much wrong defensively, but offered very little going forward.<\/p>\n

CM: Martin Odegaard \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Odegaard was a positive influence at both ends of the field.<\/p>\n

CM: Martin Zubimendi \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He caught the eye at times on both halves and was accurate with his ball distribution.<\/p>\n

CM: Declan Rice \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rice anchored the midfield well and made two inviting chances in the final third.<\/p>\n

RW: Noni Madueke \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He earned the ball back once and made a few driving runs with the ball on the right flank.<\/p>\n

ST: Viktor Gyokeres \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gyokeres was a real handful for the opposition defenders, but there was no goal for him.<\/p>\n

LW: Leandro Trossard \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He managed to shine at times on the left wing, but never looked like he would score.<\/p>\n

Substitutes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

CM: Kai Havertz \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Havertz scored the only goal of the contest in injury time.<\/p>\n

LW: Gabriel Martinelli \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He came off the bench and secured an assist.<\/p>\n

RW: Max Dowman \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dowman made one good run with the ball.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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