Arsenal are closing in on the record for the most clean sheets in a Champions League campaign, currently held by London rivals Chelsea.David Raya recorded his seventh shut-out of the Champions League season on Tuesday night, as Arsenal won 1-0 at Sporting CP in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.The Spaniard’s string of saves saw him labelled extraordinary by Mikel Arteta at full-time, with Raya forced to work hard for his latest clean sheet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Arsenal are now closing in on the Champions League record. Chelsea hold the current record, having recorded nine clean sheets during their victorious 2020-21 season.Edouard Mendy conceded only four goals across the entire European campaign, which concluded with another shut-out as Manchester City were beaten 1-0 in the final.The Senegal international was recognised with the UEFA Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season and The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper awards following that triumph. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Arsenal have the advantage of an additional two games, should the Gunners reach the final. The expanded 36-team competition means teams now play eight group-stage games, an increase on the six that Chelsea played in 2020-21.Read – Arteta says Arsenal will take Champions League belief from 1-0 win at SportingSee more – PSG vs Liverpool – Combined XI ahead of Champions League clashFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeThe post Arsenal close in on Champions League record held by Chelsea first appeared on The Football Faithful.