Sporting CP vs Manchester City
Champions League this season
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Manchester City eager to bounce back in UCL after Bournemouth defeat.
In a pivotal UEFA Champions League encounter, Sporting CP hosts Manchester City at Estádio José Alvalade, as Rúben Amorim aims to leave a mark with his final European fixture for the Lions before moving across Manchester to helm the Red Devils.
Sporting CP
Sporting return to Champions League action this Tuesday for their matchday 4 clash against Manchester City, aiming to secure their third win in the revamped UEFA Champions League format. The Portuguese side currently sits 8th in the UCL league phase with 7 points [2W, 1D, 0L], having opened with a 2-0 win against Lille, followed by a 1-1 draw with PSV, and a 2-0 victory over Sturm Graz in their most recent outing.
The Lions head into Tuesday’s clash with City on the back of a comfortable 5-1 win over Estrela, a game in which Viktor Gyökeres netted four goals as Sporting maintained their perfect league record. On Tuesday, Rúben Amorim will lead Sporting for his last UCL game in charge, as they welcome City to the Estádio José Alvalade in midweek.
Rúben Amorim has been linked with a move to the other side of Manchester as he has been appointed the new head coach of the Red Devils. "My heart lies with Sporting, and I aim to make sure my departure does not jeopardize the team’s success," Amorim said, bidding farewell to the club. Victory this Tuesday would be a fitting parting gift for the outgoing manager.
The hosts are, however, winless in their last three European meetings with the visitors [0W, 1D, 2L]. A 3—4—2—1 formation is expected with the in-form Gyökeres leading the attack.
Manchester City
Meanwhile, Manchester City head into Tuesday’s game on the back of a disappointing 2-1 league loss against Bournemouth, which ended a 33-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League. “They were another pace, and we could not handle it,” Pep Guardiola said after the loss.
The Citizens will now look to put their league disappointment behind them, aiming to bounce back with a win when they make the trip to Lisbon for their UCL match on Tuesday. City currently sits in 3rd place on the UCL table with seven points, following a draw and two wins, including a 5-0 thrashing of Sparta Praha in their last Champions League outing.
The visitors have won six of their ten major European meetings with Portuguese opposition, recording six wins, three draws, and one loss. They will be looking to achieve another victory this Tuesday.
Erling Haaland is expected to lead the attack against Sporting when Guardiola deploys the familiar 4-1-4-1 formation.
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