Sporting vs Man City LIVE: Champions League latest updates as Gyokeres hat-trick gives Amorim a famous win
Sporting CP 4-1 Man City: Gyokeres scores a hat-trick as City lose their third match in a row
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.Manchester City fell to a 4-1 defeat agaisnt Sporting CP in Lisbon on an action-packed night of Champions League football.
City were ahead early on after Phil Foden’s low drive beat Franco Isreal, and the away side dominated the rest of the first half, but Sporting were level out of nowhere as Geovany Quenda found Viktor Gyokeres running in-behind the City defence and the Swedish striker slotted past Ederson.
And the second half sprung into life almost immediately as Goncalves slipped the perfect through ball to Maximiliano Araujo, who slotted past Ederson.
Sporting were 3-1 up a little less than 120 seconds later too, as Josko Gvardiol brought down Francisco Trincao in the box and Gyokeres converted from the spot.
The match was suddenly frantic at a raucous Alvalade, though City had a chance to get into it as Bernardo Silva won a penalty. However, Erling Haaland blasted against the bar from the spot, and Sporting soon took advantage as Geny Catamo won their second penalty of the night, and Gyokeres converted for his hat-trick in a memorable night for Ruben Amorim.
Follow all the action from the Champions League with our live blog below:
Sporting CP 0-1 Man City
33 mins
City continue to pile on the pressure, but this attack ends as Silva is tackled in the box by Diomande. It was a lovely flick from Foden to get the ball to the Portuguese though.
Sporting CP 0-1 Man City
31 mins
CLOSE! It’s Haaland again, as the ball is swept wide to Foden down the left. He hits an early cross to Haaland and he hits a volley with his instep, but it’s straight at Israel.
Sporting CP 0-1 Man City
29 mins
Sporting are struggling to get out of their own half at the moment, with Quenda the latest to clear straight to a blue shirt. They do have some respite though, as Araujo wins the goal kick off Savinho.
Sporting CP 0-1 Man City
27 mins
CLOSE! Haaland comes inches away from doubling the lead!
Foden swings in another great corner towards the back post, and Haaland rises high to head it diagonally across goal. It’s heading towards the far corner but Gyokeres is there to clear off the line!
Sporting CP 0-1 Man City
25 mins
Foden’s corner is eventually cleared and Sporting try and mount a counter, but City regroup quickly. The home side enjoy their first bit of sustained possession in a while, though Kovacic eventually wins it back on halfway.
Sporting CP 0-1 Man City
23 mins
It’s another good ball in from Foden and Gvardiol is flying in to try and convert, but it gets a touch at the last second and comes off the Croatian for a goal kick.
City win it back in an instant though, and they sweep it wide before Israel makes a mess of dealing with Savinho’s cross, and the away side win another corner.
Sporting CP 0-1 Man City
21 mins
This time Savinho is almost in as City press high and Diomande plays himself into trouble, though the home side regroup. City come again, with Lewis slipping to Savinho, who sees his shot deflected behind.
Sporting CP 0-1 Man City
19 mins
Israel almost gets himself into trouble as Sporting try to play out from the back, but he’s lucky as Haaland misjudges it.
Sporting CP 0-1 Man City
17 mins
Sporting are showing some flashes of decent play, though they can’t string a lot together in the final third. City look comfortable so far.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments