After a four-month break, our Europa League journey continues with a trip to Lisbon to face Portuguese powerhouses Sporting CP on Thursday.
Mikel Arteta and our players will head to the Estadio Jose Alvalade for the first leg of our Round of 16 tie against the 19-time domestic champions, who have saved some of their best displays this term for European nights.
Ahead of Thursday’s game, here is everything you need to know about our opponents:
The history
The third-most successful club in Portuguese football with 54 major honours to their name, Sporting were founded in 1906 by Jose Avalade - whom their stadium is named after.