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Sporting, known for their disciplined style and tactical strength, will be aiming to make a statement against the English giants on their home turf. Meanwhile, Manchester City, with their wealth of talent and attacking firepower, are looking to continue their strong European campaign.
This encounter promises high-quality football, with both teams eager to showcase their prowess on the continental stage.
From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the League match of Sporting CP vs Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.
Match Details
Match: Sporting CP vs Manchester City
Date: 5, November 2024
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Venue: Jose Alvalde Stadium, Lisbon, Portugal
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How to watch the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match between Sporting CP and Manchester City
The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network.
Team News
Sporting CP
#SCPMCI loading… ⏳ pic.twitter.com/eTMKxZFrQW
— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) November 4, 2024
The home team is well-positioned to potentially upset the 2022 Champions League winners today. Sporting heads into the match after a dominant 5-1 victory over Estrela, extending their unbeaten streak and keeping them top of the league table with an impressive 32-goal difference in just 10 games.
In the Champions League, Sporting has also performed well, winning two and drawing one of their three matches. Despite the competitive standings, they currently sit in 8th position.
Manager Ruben Amorim is set to depart for Manchester United on November 11th, a significant loss for the club. Despite injuries to Quaresma and Santos, Sporting remains in strong form.
Manchester City
Up for it! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/sXxdFnlRp5
— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 4, 2024
Pep Guardiola recently suffered his first loss in 32 matches to a well-organized Bournemouth side, causing the defending Premier League champions to drop to second place, now trailing Liverpool by two points.
Manchester City currently shares the same points tally as Sporting CP but holds a superior goal difference, which places them higher in the standings. The English side is dealing with a challenging injury situation, with key players Rodri, John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Jack Grealish all sidelined.
On a brighter note, star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has returned to training and was on the bench for the Bournemouth game. His level of involvement in today’s match remains uncertain.
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Head-to-Head Stats
Out of nowhere! 💥
— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 4, 2024
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Sporting CP and City have faced off four times in the competition with the English team claiming 2 wins while Sporting has won 1 and the last ended in a draw. Pep Guardiola's side remains one of the toughest teams in Europe to face.
Results from past Champions League encounters between the sides
| Date | Teams | Result |
| 09/03/22 |
Man City Sporting |
0 0 |
| 15/02/22 |
Sporting Man City |
0 5 |
| 15/03/12 |
Man City Sporting |
3 2 |
| 08/03/12 |
Sporting Man City |
1 0 |
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Possible Playing XI
Sporting CP
Franco Isreal (GK); Zeno Debast, Ousmane Diomande, Goncalo Inacio, Matheus Reis, Daniel Braganca, Morten Hjumland, Geovany Quenda, Francisco Trincao, Viktor Gyokeres, Goncalves
Manchester City
Ederson (GK); Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Gundogan, Bernado Silva, Phil Foden, Savinho, Haaland.
Fantasy XI Prediction
Ederson, Debast, Diomande, Manuel Akanji, Gvardiol, Gundogan, Kovacic, Bernado Silva, Savinho, Gyokeres, Haaland