UEFA Champions League 2024-25 | Sporting CP vs Manchester City | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction
Sporting CP and Manchester City are set to face off in a thrilling clash that pits the reigning Portuguese champions against one of Europe’s most dominant teams. Sportz tells you everything you need to know about this match.
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.
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.
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.
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
From Gareth Bale to Mario Gotze, there have been many instances of substitutions that changed football history. In this article, Sportzpoint explores those legendary substitutions.
Players who earn a place in the starting eleven crash into the headlines mostly, but those who come off the bench are never insignificant. Depending on the situation and for various other tactical and strategic moves, substitute players can make huge differences when things start getting tough on the pitch.
Sportzpoint explores the greatest substitutions that changed the football history and remained folkloric.
Mario Gotze
(Germany vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup Final 2014)
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Mario Gotze lived the dream of every footballer back in 2014 when he scored the only goal against Argentina in the Final to take Germany to their fourth World Cup glory.
Gotze came off the bench replacing the legendary Miroslav Klose, only two minutes before the full-time whistle but the game ended goalless. However, in the 113 minute of AET, Gotze received Schurrle's pass on the left and from a close range to the goal; and his left-footed strike fooled Argentina keeper Romero to end up in the goal.
Argentina could not bounce back from this late setback and Germany lifted the World Cup 2014. Mario Gotze's substitution remained one of the most impactful in the history of football.
Gareth Bale
(Real Madrid vs Liverpool, UCL Final 2017-18)
Gareth Bale admitted in an interview with FourFourTwo that he was very frustrated after not getting a start for Real Madrid in the 2017-18 UCL Final against Liverpool. However, Bale's fallout with Real Madrid's then-manager Zinedine Zidane led us to experience one of the greatest substitutions in the Champions League's history.
After a goalless first half, Karim Benzema opened the scoring in the 51st minute; but Sadio Mane only took 4 minutes to equalize for Liverpool. In the 61st minute, Bale replaced Isco but who would have thought that the Welshman was going to rewrite history and all by himself?
Only 3 minutes after Bale came on, Marcelo's cross found him in the box and Bale produced an acrobatic overhead volley, and the ball ended up in the net. Bale sealed the victory for Madrid in the 83rd minute with a rocketed strike which made Liverpool keeper Karius fumble and the ball went inside. Coming off the bench, Gareth Bale scored this heroic brace to lead Real Madrid to win their third consecutive UCL title.
Eder
(Portugal vs France, EURO 2016 Final)
Eder became an overnight sensation after slotting a late strike to win Portugal the EURO 2016, their first-ever major trophy in history.
France and Portugal both wasted opportunities in the full-time but things became very wrong for Portugal way before. In the 25th minute, the talisman Cristiano Ronaldo faced a rough challenge from Dimitri Payet, and he was subbed off injured. However, Eder came off the bench in the 79th minute of the Final but the 90-minute of play ended in a stalemate of a 0-0 scoreline.
🇵🇹🚀 7 years ago today: Portugal beat France 1-0 in the EURO 2016 final courtesy of this goal from Éder in extra-time! pic.twitter.com/vsNwduJugw
But it was Eder, who only played 13 minutes in the tournament, stepped up and broke the deadlock to score the only goal in the final in the 109th minute. France could not produce a comeback as Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo lifted their first-ever major international trophy.
Ilkay Gundogan
(Manchester City vs Aston Villa, 2021-22 Premier League)
It was a neck-to-neck battle between Manchester City and Liverpool in the 2021-22 Premier League title race. Before heading into the last matchday on 22 May 2022, Manchester City was atop the table with 90 points in 37 matches and Liverpool was positioned just behind with 89 points in the same number of games.
Manchester City was set to face Aston Villa in the last match of the season and a win would ensure their fourth consecutive PL title. However, things did not go as planned for Pep Guardiola's men as Matty Cash scored for Villa in the 37th minute, and Philippe Coutinho extended the lead in the 69th minute. Coincidentally, Ilkay Gundoganreplaced Bernardo Silva just one minute before Villa's second goal. Man City's title contender Liverpool was playing Wolves at the same time and they were held to a 1-1 draw after 70 minutes.
What happened afterward will always be written in golden words in the Premier League's history. It was Ilkay Gundogan who scored City's first goal in the 76th minute as his powerful header went in. Just two minutes later, Rodri placed a powerful strike to level the scoreline by 2-2 and City was back on top of the table.
It did not take much time for Gundogan to score his second and City's third as he put the ball inside with a close-range tap-in to almost win the league for City! The match eventually ended as City won the game by 3-2 and clinched their fourth consecutive PL title, all thanks to the German's magic after coming off the bench.
Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
(Manchester United vs Bayern Munich, 1998-99 UCL Final)
The world witnessed one of the greatest UCL finals ever on 27 May 1999 when Manchester United and Bayern Munich faced off for the coveted glory. Manchester United won the game by 2-1 in such an otherworldly manner that it still mesmerizes the next generation, and everything happened because of two substitute players, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Bayern Munich took an early by scoring in the 6th minute of the match. Manchester United could not break the deadlock and headed into the break trailing 0-1. Teddy Sheringham replaced Jesper Blomqvist in the 67th minute and Solskjaer was brought in by Sir Alex Ferguson to replace Andy Cole in the 81st minute.
On this day in 1999, Manchester United completed the historic treble after scoring two injury time goals to beat Bayern Munich! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/odhsJL5BqG
The game was in favour of Bayern even after 90 minutes but Sheringham slotted the ball home in just one minute into the injury time to equalize for the Red Devils. Solskjaer achieved the final glory with a simple tap-in only after two minutes, and thus the two substitutes led United to the Champions League victory.
From legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the new superstars of football, there have been many distressing goal misses that remain iconic and unforgettable. Sportzpoint explores the most shocking goal misses in Football history.
Football is a sport full of drama, distress, excitement, and unforgettable moments that are cherished from generation to generation. Goals are the highlighting factor that decides the fate of a team and that is why the near-misses leave the fans in agony and sometimes change the course of football's history.
These fumbles in front of the goal are surprising and unexpected at the same moment. In this article, we delve into the most shocking misses in football history.
Erling Haaland
(Manchester City vs Liverpool, 2022 FA Community Shield Final)
The Norwegian goal-machine emerged as an absolute cheat-code for Manchester City since his move to Man City in 2022. However, he came to England as and promising youngster but faced criticism from fans after his open goal miss in his very first match for Manchester City in the FA Community Shield Final on 30 July 2022 against Liverpool.
Phil Foden unleashed a left-footed strike in the seventh minute of injury time and it was denied by Liverpool keeper Adrian, but Erling Haaland wasted an open chance to score from the second ball as he hit the crossbar from a close range to the goal. Liverpool won the game by 3-1.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
(PSG vs Strasbourg, Ligue 1 2018-19)
(Image Credit | Squawka Live)
The Cameroonian International featured for teams such as Bayern Munich and Paris-Saint Germain, and he was a part of the PSG squad who were runner-ups in the UCL 2019-20. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting also scored the winner in injury time against Atalanta in the quarter-final of the same UCL campaign.
😳 We're not exactly sure what Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting was doing here⁉️ The @PSG_English man denied his own teammate and left the ball sitting on the goal line. pic.twitter.com/blFnaPoOQA
However, Choupo-Moting got down in history for a bizarre instance in a 2-2 draw against Strasbourg in Ligue 1 during his first season with the French side. Christopher Nkunku successfully chipped the opponent keeper with a shot that was about to go in, but Choupo-Moting somehow stopped the shot on the line in an attempt to tap it in, but his intervention led the threat to get cleared.
Neal Maupay
(Brentford vs Cardiff City, EFL Championship 2017-18)
(Image Credit | Wales Online)
Neal Maupay, the French forward who spent most of his career in England, joined Brentford in 2017 and went on to be a headline for his incredible open-goal miss against Cardiff City in the 2017-18 EFL Championship.
On this day in 2017... 🗓
Neal Maupay pulled off one of the WORST misses you’ll EVER see for Brentford 🤯 pic.twitter.com/xD1Pd87wPE
The golden opportunity emerged as Ollie Watkins won the possession in front of the box by beating Sean Morrison in a duel and he fooled the keeper to pass it to Maupay, who only had an open goal in front of him.
However, Maupay took some time to slot it home as defender Sol Bamba ran onto the goal-line to stop the shot. Surprisingly, Maupay did not let Bamba do anything as he fired it inches off the post. Brentford eventually lost the game by 0-2.
Cristiano Ronaldo
(Manchester United vs Sheffield United, Premier League 2006-07)
(Image Credit | Sheffield Star)
Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the greatest footballer ever, also finds himself on this unfortunate list. The dreaded Portuguese netted the most goals in football history, although his unbelievable miss came in his early days at Old Trafford. Ronaldo wasted this open-scoring chance during a Premier League game against Sheffield United in 2006.
A sublime backheel by Wayne Rooney opened a space in front of the box for the Red Devils as Ryan Giggs intercepted the pass before cutting a grounder through Sheffield's defence. The ball comfortably found Cristiano Ronaldo but his strike flew over the crossbar from a very close distance to the goal.
Lionel Messi
(Argentina vs Trinidad and Tobago, Friendly, 2014)
Lionel Messi, the other footballer who is arguably considered the greatest footballer of all-time, has also entered this fateful list due to his unbelievable blunder for Argentina against Trinidad and Tobago on 4 June 2014, prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Angel Di Maria fired into the opponent box and released a comfortable pass before the ball could cross the goal-line, but Messi failed to respond quickly as the defender cleared the ball from in front of an open goal before even Messi could intercept.
Randal Kolo Muani
(France vs Argentina, 2022 FIFA World Cup Final)
This wasted scoring opportunity changed Argentina's football history as Argentina lifted the 2022 FIFA World Cup by beating France in penalties, following an unnerving 3-3 draw after extra time.
The 120-minute Final showcased a brilliant display of football ending in a 3-3 draw between France and Argentina, before going down to penalties to decide the world champion. However, France could have snatched the World Cup if Randal Kolo Muani was not denied by Emiliano Martinez in the last minute of the game.
The last minute save by Emi Martinez from Kolo Muani's shot will go down in the history as arguably the most clutch save in a World Cup Final and a very memorable for us Messi Fans. With that save I knew Messi was going to have a date with destiny. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/BtfArjcFIs
A lobbed pass was intercepted by Kolo Muani in front of Argentina's box as Nicolas Otamendi failed to intercept, but Kolo Muani's first-touch attempt was denied by Argentina keeper Emiliano Martine who stretched his leg to stop the shot. Only 47 seconds were left before the final whistle! This miss will remain iconic for the heroic save by Emi rather than the blunder by Kolo Muani.
Fernando Torres
(Chelsea vs Manchester United, Premier League 2011-12)
(Image Credit | Footy Accumulators)
Fernando Torres was arguably the top striker in the world in and around 2007 to 2010. Chelsea broke the British transfer record to acquire the Spaniard from Liverpool in January 2011. Somehow, 'El Nino' failed to replicate his Liverpool performance at Stamford Bridge, and his disappointing tenure with the Blues was highlighted by a moment during a match against Manchester United in September 2011.
Torres already scored the only goal for his team but Chelsea was behind 3-1. In the 83rd minute, Ramires played a beautiful through that cut the United defense open in half. Torres intercepted the ball and managed to ease past David de Gea with a skillful feint, having an open goal in front of him.
However, Torres surprisingly shot the ball wide of the post and missed the golden chance which went down as one of the worst misses in the Premier League history.
Yakubu Ayegbeni
(Nigeria vs South Korea, FIFA World Cup 2010)
(Image Credit | Afrosport)
Nigeria faced South Korea in a do-or-die match after two consecutive defeats in the Group stage of FIFA World Cup 2010, and Yakubu Ayegbeni crashed the headlines but not quite for the right reasons.
Midfielder Yusuf Ayila delivered a ball right into the six-yard box where Ayegbeni received the pass, but he missed the absolute sitter from inches close to the goal. The match eventually ended in a 2-2 draw and Nigeria finished at the bottom of the group.
Ilija Sivonjic
(Dinamo Zagreb vs Cibalia Vinkovci, HNK 2006)
(Image Credit | Vecernji)
Croatian footballer Ilija Sivonjic's open miss in 2006 for Dinamo Zagreb against Cibalia is widely considered one of the worst misses in football history.
In the 33rd minute of the game, one of his Dinamo teammates slotted the ball on target. Although it went past the opposition keeper, it was stopped by Sivonjic who attempted a backheel to tap it in. The ball inexplicably bounced off the goal line and one of the Cibalia defenders sent it out of play.
Ronny Rosenthal
(Liverpool vs Aston Villa, 1996)
(Image credit | Birmingham Live)
Ronny Rosenthal started his Liverpool career very well, scoring 7 goals in his first 8 games. He even scored a hat-trick in his first game against Charlton. However, he couldn't keep up this great form later.
Ronny Rosenthal with one of the worst misses of all time vs Aston Villa, 1992. pic.twitter.com/rOf0NRFVDI
In 1992 during Pool's PL encounter against Aston Villa, Rosenthal wasted a golden opportunity to score. Rosenthal intercepted a long ball from David James and dribbled past the goalkeeper, but misfired his left-footed strike to hit the crossbar. This miss is still remembered as one of the worst misses in Premier League history.
Rosenthal later joked about this famous miss and said:
"Does it bother me? No it doesn't matter now. I'm glad it happened!
"I'm glad I missed because I'm still on the map [because of it]."
Europe’s top football leagues are filled with goal-scoring talent, where some of the world's most skilled forwards battle it out each season to make their mark. This list spotlights the top scorers across Europe’s elite leagues.
Goal scoring is one of the most difficult skills in football. However, some players have mastered converting a few chances into many goals. From the relentless pace of the English Premier League to the creative dynamism of La Liga and the precision of the Bundesliga, Sportz Point tells you about the people in the spotlight in Europe.
Swedish star Viktor Gyökeres is spearheading Sporting CP’s campaign for a second consecutive league title, showcasing the same qualities that put him in the spotlight at Coventry. His recent hat-trick against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League has only heightened his profile on the big stage.
With an impressive 16 goals in 10 league games, Gyökeres is averaging over a goal per match, making it hard to imagine how Sporting intends to prevent top clubs from coming after him in the summer transfer window.
Since his move to Barcelona, the former Bayern Munich star is arguably in his best form yet. Under Hansi Flick’s guidance, he’s rediscovered a new level of dominance, highlighted by an outstanding performance in El Clásico where he controlled duels and commanded the box.
Positioned centrally with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha on either wing, Lewandowski poses a relentless threat, making it nearly impossible for defenses to contain him. This season, he’s showcasing all the qualities that solidify his status as one of the finest strikers of his generation.
Pep Guardiola struck gold by signing Haaland from Dortmund, as the striker has set new standards for goal-scoring in England, consistently breaking records.
This season, Haaland leads the league’s scoring charts, with his standout performance coming against West Ham, where he netted all of City’s goals. Given his current form, he seems well on track to surpass the 30-goal mark once again this season.
4. Harry Kane|11 Goals| 9 Games
Harry Kane has been nothing short of phenomenal this season, Kane’s clinical finishing and intelligent movement have been instrumental in Bayern’s success, as he consistently finds the back of the net with ease.
His ability to score from a variety of positions—whether through powerful shots, headers, or well-timed runs—has already made him a fan favorite in Germany. He is on course not only to challenge for the Bundesliga’s Golden Boot but also to possibly break scoring records.
Mateo Retegui's impressive goal-scoring form, has made him a standout in Serie A. The Italian-Argentine forward’s sharp instincts in front of goal, combined with his physicality and precise finishing, makes him a key asset for Atalanta.
Retegui has shown a knack for being in the right place at the right time, capitalizing on scoring opportunities. His rapid progress suggests he’s not only in contention for the top scorer honors but also likely to attract interest from bigger clubs looking for a reliable finisher.
UEFA Champions League 2024-25 league phase matchweek roundup | PSG, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Arsenal lose while Barcelona, Inter, and Bayern enjoy wins
Read the highlights of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 league phase matches on match week number 4 as Liverpool maintain a 100% record while Madrid and Man City suffer heavy defeats.
Luis Díaz netted a hat-trick to keep Liverpool at the top of the league table with a flawless record, while AC Milan shocked Real Madrid on their home turf. Celtic, Borussia Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven, GNK Dinamo, and Monaco also secured wins.
Meanwhile, Viktor Gyökeres scored three goals as Sporting CP pulled off the night’s biggest upset against Manchester City. Sit back and relax, as we bring all the updates of the match week 4 of the UEFA Champions League 2024 - 25 league phase round.
PSV earned their first win of the league phase with a commanding performance. Early on, goalkeeper Walter Benítez kept them in the game, and 16 minutes in, Ryan Flamingo acrobatically volleyed in Malik Tillman's long throw. Tillman then extended the lead just after the half-hour mark with a skillful run down the left.
Girona's captain, Arnau Martínez, was sent off for a second yellow card soon after halftime, and PSV took full advantage. They controlled the remainder of the match and scored twice in six minutes towards the end, with Johan Bakayoko netting a solo goal and an own goal from Ladislav Krejčí sealing the victory.
Slovan Bratislava 1-4 GNK Dinamo
Sandro Kulenović's two goals powered Dinamo to their first away win by a margin of three or more goals in the competition's main phase. Although David Strelec had initially put Slovan ahead with a close-range goal, Dario Špikić quickly equalized with an impressive solo effort.
Shortly after, Petar Sučić glanced in a header from Marko Pjaca’s cross, putting Dinamo in control. Kulenović added another after halftime with a composed finish from Pjaca's pass and later curled in a goal from distance. Dinamo’s dominant performance saw Sučić and Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel hit the woodwork in the final moments, securing back-to-back victories.
Bologna 0-1 Monaco
Thilo Kehrer, Monaco's captain, scored late to secure his team’s third win in four league games. In the 86th minute, he converted a flick from Breel Embolo after Aleksandr Golovin's corner.
Monaco had the upper hand early on, with goalkeeper Łukasz Skorupski tipping Embolo's shot onto the post and making a superb save on Golovin's free-kick. Bologna, still searching for their first Champions League goal of the season, came closest through shots by Sam Beukema and Giovanni Fabbian.
A late goal from Donyell Malen clinched a narrow victory for Dortmund over Sturm Graz. Dortmund dominated the game, with goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen denying shots from Pascal Gross and Maximilian Beier before halftime.
Scherpen also thwarted Nico Schlotterbeck's attempts, and Mika Biereth missed a header at the other end. Just when it seemed the game would end in a draw, Malen struck, handing Sturm another loss.
Celtic 3-1 Leipzig
Former Leipzig youth player Nicolas Kühn scored twice to lead Celtic to their second league win. Leipzig initially took the lead with Christoph Baumgartner’s header from Kevin Kampl’s corner, but Kühn leveled with a brilliant goal and then added another in first-half injury time, marking Celtic’s 350th goal in the competition.
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel celebrated his 38th birthday by blocking Baumgartner’s attempt at a second goal before Reo Hatate scored from close range to keep Celtic’s perfect home record intact.
Liverpool 4-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso’s return to Anfield ended in disappointment as Leverkusen suffered their first away loss in nearly 18 months, with Luis Díaz scoring his first hat-trick for Liverpool.
The second half saw all the action, as Díaz opened with a clever finish. Cody Gakpo headed in another two minutes later, and Díaz then scored off Mohamed Salah’s cross before completing his hat-trick after Darwin Núñez was denied.
LOSC Lille 1-1 Juventus
Lille and Juventus each moved to seven points from four games after drawing at Stade Pierre Mauroy. Jonathan David scored the opener in the 27th minute, converting Edon Zhegrova's fine pass.
Juventus equalized in the second half when Dušan Vlahović calmly netted a penalty after André was called for a foul on Francisco Conceição. Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier’s reflex save prevented Vlahović from scoring earlier in the match.
Real Madrid 1-3 Milan
Milan claimed their first victory over Madrid in 15 years with an impressive showing at the Bernabéu. Malick Thiaw’s powerful header put Milan ahead, though Madrid equalized with a penalty by Vinícius Júnior.
Álvaro Morata restored Milan’s lead before halftime by capitalizing on a save from Andriy Lunin. In a swift counterattack, Rafael Leão set up Tijjani Reijnders, who scored to seal Milan’s historic win.
Sporting CP 4-1 Manchester City
Viktor Gyökeres’ hat-trick led Sporting to a comeback victory, handing Manchester City their first Champions League defeat in 27 games. Phil Foden had given City an early lead, but Gyökeres equalized with a header from Geovany Quenda’s cross.
Sporting then struck twice early in the second half, with Maximiliano Araújo finishing a team goal straight from kick-off, followed by Gyökeres converting a penalty. Although Erling Haaland hit the bar from another penalty, Gyökeres scored once more from the spot, capping off a memorable night for outgoing coach Rúben Amorim.
The home side clinched a crucial win at home. Kastriot Ineri opened up the scoring for Young Boys with a powerful right-footed shot from outside of the box. Zubkov leveled the game in the 31st minute and Sudakov netted a second goal right before halftime to give the home side the lead.
Shakhtar kept piling pressure to add more goals but Young Boys did a good job preventing them from doing so.
Club Brugge 1-0 Aston Villa
Aston Villa faced its first loss of the tournament, ending their hopes of a perfect record and a chance to go top of the table, due to a second-half penalty scored by Vanaken in the 52nd minute.
Club Brugge secured their second victory of the campaign and had opportunities to extend their lead, but Emi Martinez made crucial saves, and Ferran Jutgla’s attempt struck the woodwork in the first half, preventing a larger scoreline.
Sparta Praha 1-2 Brest
The away team was in fine form tonight, causing a consecutive defeat to Sparta Praha. Edimilson Fernandes opened the scoring in the 37th minute to give Brest an early advantage, which they doubled in the second half courtesy of an own goal by Sparta midfielder Kairinen in the 79th minute.
Victor Olatunji ensured that the visiting team did not leave with a clean sheet when he fired home a left-footed shot to the center of the goal at stoppage time.
Feyenoord 1-3 RB Salzburg
It was a tough night for Feyenoord, who lost Nadje to a red card in the 45th minute, allowing Salzburg to take advantage. Striker Karim Konate seized the opportunity, scoring twice.
Moussa pulled one back for Feyenoord in the 81st minute, but Salzburg wasn’t finished; Guindo struck in the 86th minute to secure a comfortable victory for the visitors.
Stuttgart 0-2 Atalanta
Atalanta continued their strong run, showing no signs of defeat. The first half remained goalless as both teams battled for control.
The tone shifted in the second half, with Ademola Lookman scoring in the 51st minute, followed by Zaniola’s composed finish in the 88th minute to secure the victory
PSG 1-2 Atletico Madrid
PSG’s Champions League campaign hasn’t gone as expected, as they faced another home defeat, this time to Spanish powerhouse Atletico Madrid. Zaire Emery gave PSG an early lead in the 14th minute.
Molina quickly equalized just four minutes later with a precise shot to the center of the goal. After a hard-fought contest, Correa struck in stoppage time, securing a crucial win for Atletico.
Bayern 1-0 Benfica
Vincent Kompany’s team secured the win after Jamal Musiala scored a header in the 67th minute. His goal proved decisive in a closely contested match, earning them all three points.
Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal
Inter Milan secured a narrow 1-0 win over Arsenal in their Champions League clash today. The only goal came through a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty in first-half stoppage time, providing Inter with the lead just before halftime.
Arsenal struggled to respond effectively, with few clear opportunities to challenge Inter's defense in the second half.
Barcelona claimed a convincing 5-2 victory over Crvena Zvezda in their Champions League match in Belgrade. Ferran Martinez opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 13th minute, while Robert Lewandowski followed up with goals on either side of halftime (43' and 53').
Raphinha and Fermín López added two more to Barcelona's tally, showing the team's offensive strength. Crvena Zvezda responded with goals from Jean-Philippe Krasso and Milson, but ultimately couldn’t keep pace with Barcelona's attack, conceding five in total.
Pau Cubarsi Injury Update: The defender gets 10 stitches after getting injured in the Champions League match against Crvena Zvezda
FC Barcelona defender Paul Cubarsi had to go through a rigorous payment of getting 10 stitches on his face after facing a brutal injury in the Crvena Zvezda vs Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024/25
In the 63rd minute of the game while defending a low ball in Barcelona's box Cubarsi suffered nearly a career threatening injury. It was Crvena captain Spajić who went for the ball with a high boot and Cubarsi also went for the ball with his header.
Unfortunately, the high boot from Spajić caught the face of Cubarsi and an immidiate medical attention was called by the Barcelona players on the field. The game was stopped for nearly 3-4 minutes as Cubarsi recieved an early attention from the doctors.
He was soon subbed off as Sergi Dominguez replaced him on the filed. Spajić was shown a yellow card for this offence.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick after the match confirmed that Pau Cubarsi is all fine and recieved 10 stitches on his face after the injury. His teammate Gavi showed respect for the 17 year old defender by calling him a fighter on his Instagram story.
Barcelona thrashed Crvena Zvezda by 2-5 in an away fixture as Robert Lewandowski scored a brace for them. Jules Kounde provided three assists in the match while Raphinha, Inigo Martinez and Fermin Lopez scored a goal apiece in the match. Barcelona now have moved to 6th position in the UEFA Champions League table with 9 points from 4 games.
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