Champions League video: Chelsea vs Sporting Lisbon match preview
Simon Rice and Tom Sheen preview Chelsea's game against Sporting Lisbon, knowing they are already through to the next round
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.While Chelsea have already qualified for the next round of the Champions League, the Blues will want to bounce back from their defeat against Newcastle last weekend as they start a run of six games in just eighteen days over the busy winter season.
Chelsea’s 23-match unbeaten run came to an end when they were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle on Saturday.
Jose Mourinho's men will still finish their group as winners even if they lose their second successive match, but they will want to get back to winning ways and assure people their poor performance against the Magpies was just a blip in an otherwise perfect season so far.
Sporting Lisbon are unbeaten in their last six games and have won their last four. A win will guarantee Sporting qualification, but a draw should also see them advance.
KICK-OFF: 19:45
TV: Live on Sky Sports 1, kick off 7.45pm
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments