The German star Kai Havertz, Arsenal player, praised his teammate goalkeeper David Raya, following the 1-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.

Havertz said: "It's unbelievable, Raya is underrated in global football, and over the past two seasons, he has been the best goalkeeper in the world."

He continued: "He saved us many times, and his performance was exceptional, and we are happy to have him with us."

He added about the match: "It was an open game, and we managed to control it well, but football is decided in such moments."

He continued: "We played a good match and we can be proud of what we achieved, especially after losing the previous two matches."

He concluded his statements by saying: "This victory represents a turning point for us, and we still have a lot to offer, and we can compete for major titles."