Pep Guardiola’s team suffered a third defeat in a row
The fourth round match ended in Lisbon Champions League — Sporting won a crushing strong-willed victory over Manchester City (4:1).
The guests opened the scoring in the 4th minute – Phil Foden scored a goal. Sporting restored the status quo shortly before the break – Victor Gyokeres scored with a precise shot.
The start of the second half of the meeting turned out to be completely discouraging for Manchester City. In the period from the 46th to the 49th minute, Sporting scored twice – first, Maximiliano Araujo scored, after which Gyokeres scored from the penalty spot.
Midway through the second half, Manchester City had a chance to reduce the gap to a minimum, but Erling Haaland missed the penalty. But Sporting took advantage of their chance in the 80th minute – a penalty was awarded again, which was converted by Victor Gyokeres and scored a hat-trick.
As a result, Sporting wins Ruben Amorim’s penultimate match at the helm of the club. Let us remind you that on November 11, the 39-year-old specialist will begin working with Manchester United. City, in turn, suffered a third defeat in a row – earlier, Pep Guardiola’s team lost to Tottenham in the English League Cup (1:2), and also lost to Bournemouth in the Premier League (1:2).
Sporting now has 10 points and is second in the overall Champions League standings. Manchester City has 7 points and is in fifth place.
Sporting will play their next match in the Champions League at home against Arsenal, and Manchester City will host Feyenoord. Both games will take place on November 26th.
- Champions League 2024/25. Fourth round
Sporting — Manchester City — 4:1 (1:1)
Goals: Gyokeres 38, 49, pen., 80, pen., Araujo, 46 - Foden, 4.
In the 69th minute, Haaland (MS) missed a penalty
Source: Sportarena
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