Arteta is all smiles as Arsenal receives good news after advancing to the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League semifinals.
On 16 April 2026 GMT+7, here is the latest update on Arsenal, the prominent Premier League club, following the conclusion of the second leg of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Arsenal hosted Sporting Lisbon, the Portuguese top league's runners-up, and drew 0-0. This result allowed the "Gunners" to advance with a 2-leg aggregate score of 1-0, thanks to their away win in last week's first leg.
Currently, Arsenal remains in contention for two major trophies this season, with their progress in the four major competitions as follows:
Premier League – They currently top the table with 70 points, leading Manchester City by 6 points, with 6 matches remaining (though they have played one more game).
UEFA Champions League – Advanced to the semifinals, where they will face Atlético Madrid.
Carabao Cup – Lost 0-2 to Manchester City in the final.
FA Cup – Eliminated in the quarterfinals after a 1-2 loss to Southampton.
If Arsenal wins the Premier League, it would be their first title since 2004 during Arsène Wenger’s era. Winning the UEFA Champions League would be a first for the club, having come closest in the 2005-06 season when they reached the final but lost 1-2 to Barcelona.
Additionally, Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal to the UCL semifinals for the second consecutive year in his seventh season as manager, matching Arsène Wenger’s record of taking the "Gunners" to the semifinals twice in the 2005-06 and 2008-09 seasons during his 22-year tenure.
