Sporting CP star picks out Arsenal player who was 'extraordinary' in Champions League clash

Sporting CP star picks out Arsenal player who was 'extraordinary' in Champions League clashArsenal qualified for the Champions League semi‑final after carrying a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, and they will now face Bayern Munich, who beat Real Madrid in dramatic fashionCommentsSportBruna Reis Senior Sports Journalist11:50, 16 Apr 2026View ImageDaniel Braganca hailed David Raya's displays across both legs(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)Sporting Clube de Portugal midfielder Daniel Braganca picked out the outstanding David Raya for praise after the goalkeeper's crucial performance kept the visitors from scoring against Arsenal at the Emirates. Wednesday's Champions League quarter‑final second leg finished goalless, with Arsenal progressing thanks to Kai Havertz's strike in the first leg.‌The game itself was short on clear chances. Arsenal relied on their defensive solidity but couldn't turn their dominance into goals in front of their fans. Sporting threatened on several occasions, coming closest when Geny Catamo's effort cannoned off the post after the hosts gave the ball away.‌The Lions created further openings against an uninspired Arsenal side, who looked flat after wobbling against Bournemouth last weekend.‌READ MORE: Portuguese media slams 'invisible' Viktor Gyokeres as he's given lowest performance ratingREAD MORE: Anthony Gordon 'open to leaving Newcastle' as Arsenal discuss blockbuster transferBraganca couldn't hide his disappointment at the missed opportunities, telling Portuguese channel Sport TV afterwards: "Getting eliminated for what we did hurts. It leaves a bitter taste after the game, because we could have scored and revived the tie. They also had opportunities, but Arsenal has an extraordinary goalkeeper who makes goal seem small."Meanwhile, his teammate Goncalo Inacio added: "It's an unfortunate result in a tie that was marked by the goal in the 90th mi...