The game was played in Lisbon, Portugal.

Sporting CP and Arsenal played in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 matchup.

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Tiago Tomas scored the opening goal for Sporting CP.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the equalizer for Arsenal.Arsenal dominated possession for much of the game.

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Sporting CP goalkeeper Antonio Adan made several important saves to keep his team in the game.

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Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney was forced off the field with an injury in the first half

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The second leg of the matchup will be played in London, England, in one week's time

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