Two Arsenal stars at risk of Champions League ban ahead of Sporting clash

Two Arsenal stars at risk of Champions League ban ahead of Sporting clashArsenal go into the Champions League quarter-final against Sporting Lisbon with the likes of Martin Zubimendi facing the danger of another suspension if he's bookedCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer18:15, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMartin Zubimendi needs to avoid a yellow card against Sporting Lisbon if he wants to dodge a suspensionArsenal have two stars facing the prospect of a Champions League suspension if they pick up a yellow card during the quarter-final against Sporting Lisbon.‌Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard are one booking away from having to sit out a European game, which may stretch the team's resources. Norgaard has very much been a squad player under Mikel Arteta, but Zubimendi has been far more regular and influential.‌Norgaard was booked twice during league phase against Slavia Prague and Club Brugge - a third would force him to miss a game. Zubimendi has already served a Champions League ban this season having picked up yellow cards against Athletic Club, Olympiacos and Atletico Madrid.‌That meant he missed the game in Prague and, after being booked against Bayer Leverkusen, he is facing the prospect of a fifth yellow card.UEFA’s rules state: "Players and team officials are suspended for the next competition match after three cautions, which did not result in a red card, as well as following any subsequent odd-numbered caution (fifth, seventh, ninth, etc.)"READ MORE: Former Arsenal and Wales star Aaron Ramsey announces retirement in emotional statementREAD MORE: Rio Ferdinand warns Arsenal on course to say 'good night' to Premier League title chancesYellow cards in the Champions League are not reset until after the quarter-final stage which means Zubimendi and Norgaard both need to be on their best behaviour in the two games against Sporting to avoid a suspension, potentially in a semi-final should Arsenal advance.‌Talisman Declan R...