Arsenal snatched a massive away victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night, as substitute Kai Havertz struck a clinical stoppage-time winner to deflate a resilient Sporting CP in Lisbon.

In what was a cagey and tactical affair at the José Alvalade Stadium, the German international proved to be the difference-maker.

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Introduced in the 70th minute for Martin Odegaard, Havertz waited until the 91st minute to make his mark, ghosting into the center of the box to meet a perfectly weighted pass from fellow substitute Gabriel Martinelli.

The finish was precise, guiding the ball past Rui Silva and silencing the home crowd.

Superb Kai Havertz ???

Brilliant play from Gabriel Martinelli and Havertz calmly slots home after a sublime first touch ? pic.twitter.com/LF9EnQutnw

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Huge away win for Arsenal

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