Sporting vs Manchester City Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Sporting went head-to-head with Manchester City in the League Stage of the Champions League on November 5. Sporting wrapped up the match with a 4-1 triumph.

The scoreline opened on the 4th minute when Phil Foden converted the chance, putting Manchester City ahead. The scoreline was shaped by further goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Maximiliano Araujo, setting the final scoreline at 4-1.

In what promises to be a thrilling clash, the upcoming meeting sees Sporting and Manchester City renew their battle, 3 years after the Champions League 1/8 Final match which ended in a draw 0-0. With victories over Estrela Amadora, Nacional, Famalicao, Sturm, Portimonense and Casa Pia, Sporting is on a roll, marking their 15th consecutive unbeaten match.

Manchester City, compared to their opponent's recent win, are enduring a rough patch, entering this game after suffering two losses in a row to Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur. Their backline has lacked consistency, with goals conceded across three consecutive away matches.

In this UEFA Champions League showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Sporting and Manchester City throughout the campaign. Sporting’s attacking options, shaped by Ruben Amorim’s vision, have been bolstered by Viktor Gyokeres, the team’s top scorer, and Francisco Trincao, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Gyokeres has emerged as Sporting’s leading scorer in UEFA Champions League this season, netting two goals, with Goncalves leading their creative tally in the league with two assists. Sporting’s attacking depth is further showcased by Daniel Braganca, Geovany Quenda and Geny Catamo, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

Meanwhile, Manchester City’s top finisher Erling Haaland and Matheus Nunes have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Pep Guardiola, remains effective. Haaland leads Manchester City’s scoring charts in UEFA Champions League this season with three goals, with Nunes leading their creative tally in the league with three assists. Adding further support are Jeremy Doku, Savinho and Kevin De Bruyne, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Sporting - Manchester City in real time.

Sporting kicked off the game with Franco Israel, Matheus Reis who got substituted by Jeremiah St. Juste on the 75th minute, Ousmane Diomande, Zeno Debast, Maximiliano Araujo who got substituted by Geny Catamo on the 75th minute, Hidemasa Morita who got substituted by Daniel Braganca on the 75th minute, Morten Hjulmand, Geovany Quenda who got substituted by Eduardo Quaresma on the 85th minute, Pedro Goncalves, Viktor Gyokeres and Francisco Trincao who got substituted by Conrad Harder on the 88th minute as starters, with Jeremiah St. Juste, Joao Simoes, Marcus Edwards, Eduardo Quaresma, Ivan Fresneda, Vladan Kovacevic, Daniel Braganca, Conrad Harder, Geny Catamo, Ricardo Esgaio and Diogo Pinto on the bench.

Manchester City's starting eleven were Ederson, Josko Gvardiol, Jahmai Simpson Pusey, Manuel Akanji, Rico Lewis, Mateo Kovacic who got substituted by Kevin De Bruyne on the 85th minute, Matheus Nunes, Savinho who got substituted by Jeremy Doku on the 77th minute, Bernardo Silva who got substituted by Ilkay Gundogan on the 77th minute, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, with Nico OReilly, James Mcatee, Kevin De Bruyne, Nathan Ake, Scott Carson, Jeremy Doku, Ilkay Gundogan, Kyle Walker, Stefan Ortega, Josh Wilson-Esbrand and Jacob Wright on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 3.06 - 2.1
• Ball Possession: 27 - 73
• Total Attempts: 9 - 20
• Shots On Target: 6 - 6
• Blocked Shots: 1 - 8
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
• Fouls: 8 - 10
• Corners: 1 - 11
• Throw-Ins: 11 - 11
• Saves: 4 - 2
• Free Kicks: 10 - 7
• Offsides: 1 - 4
• Total Passes: 228 - 596
• Completed Passes: 181 - 556
• Tackles: 21 - 13
• Clearances: 18 - 6

Referee showed the yellow card six times throughout the game. Mateo Kovacic, Pedro Goncalves, Maximiliano Araujo, Savinho, Matheus Nunes and Morten Hjulmand were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met twice since February 2022. Manchester City have won once, while the other match ended in a draw. The last time these teams met was on March 9, 2022, in the 1/8 Final of the Champions League, concluding in a 0-0 draw. Over the course of these two head-to-head games, Sporting have found the net zero times, whereas Manchester City have scored five. Overall, Manchester City hold a stronger head-to-head record against Sporting in recent meetings.

Sporting have won three of their eight matches in Champions League League Stage this season, with two draws and three defeats, scoring thirteen goals at an average of 1.63 per match and conceding twelve at a rate of 1.50 per match. Manchester City have played eight matches in Champions League League Stage, with three wins, two draws, and three losses this season, scoring eighteen goals, averaging 2.25 per match, while conceding fourteen, an average of 1.75 per match.

Recent Form

Sporting are on a six-game winning streak, including victories against Estrela Amadora, Nacional, Famalicao, Sturm, Portimonense and Casa Pia in their last six outings, while Manchester City are currently on a run of two straight losses, having lost to Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur in their last two matches. Overall, Sporting have won seventeen of their last twenty matches, losing two and drawing one, while in their last twenty matches, Manchester City have recorded fifteen wins, two losses, and three draws.

Live Standings

As always, Champions League League Stage's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Sporting sit 23rd with eleven points from eight matches, while Manchester City occupy 22nd spot with eleven points in eight matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Sporting and Manchester City in real time. You can watch the goals by Phil Foden, Viktor Gyokeres and Maximiliano Araujo as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Sporting - Manchester City are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.