Watch and download Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City full match replay.
KICK-OFF at 20:00 (UTC) on 5th November 2024
The referee for this match is D. Siebert
Game played at Estádio José Alvalade
This is a match in Europe – UEFA Champions League 2024/2025, League Stage
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Gyökeres Sparks Sporting’s Stunning 4-1 Victory Against Manchester City in Champions League Clash
Sporting CP stunned Manchester City with a dominant 4-1 win at home in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), handing Pep Guardiola’s side their third straight defeat across all competitions. This exceptional performance sees Sporting remain unbeaten under manager Rúben Amorim, who is expected to take the reins at Manchester United soon.
Foden’s Early Strike Sets the Stage
Manchester City seemed to be in control early on, with Phil Foden scoring his third consecutive UCL goal just four minutes in. Capitalizing on a mistake by Hidemasa Morita, Foden expertly slotted past Sporting’s goalkeeper Franco Israel to give City the lead. Erling Haaland nearly doubled it with several chances, including a close-range header that Gyökeres heroically cleared off the line, but Sporting’s defense held firm.
Gyökeres Sparks Sporting Comeback
Just before halftime, Sporting’s star striker Viktor Gyökeres broke through, shrugging off City debutant Jahmai Simpson-Pusey and expertly beating Ederson. It marked Gyökeres’ ninth goal in his last five games, rejuvenating the hosts and setting the stage for a second-half surge.
Second-Half Dominance
Right after the break, Sporting seized control as Pedro Gonçalves slipped a perfectly timed pass to Maximiliano Araújo, who drilled a shot through Ederson’s legs. Shortly after, Joško Gvardiol’s foul on Francisco Trincão handed Sporting a penalty, which Gyökeres converted with confidence to make it 3-1.
City was awarded a penalty midway through the second half, but Haaland missed his chance, hitting the crossbar. Gyökeres then had another opportunity from the spot following a Matheus Nunes foul on Geny Catamo, calmly converting to secure his brace and a commanding 4-1 scoreline.
Historic Upset for Sporting and Worrying Signs for City
Sporting’s impressive season continues, with Amorim’s side now boasting 13 wins from 14 games across the league and UCL. For Manchester City, the defeat not only ends their 18-game unbeaten away run in the UCL but also raises questions as they adjust to a challenging start to the season.
This result solidifies Sporting’s position as a serious UCL contender and highlights Amorim’s tactical prowess, signaling a potential shift in the balance of European power.