Manchester City is set to face Sporting CP in a crucial UEFA Champions League match at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. Both teams are looking to maintain their strong starts in the tournament, with City aiming to bounce back from recent defeats and Sporting riding high on an unbeaten streak.
Match Facts
- Match Date and Time: November 4, 2024, at 20:00 GMT
- Location: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon
- Current Form: City seeks to end a two-match losing streak; Sporting is unbeaten in their last ten matches.
- Injury Concerns: City is dealing with several key injuries, while Sporting is missing a few players as well.
Match Preview
Manchester City travels to Portugal to take on Sporting CP, looking to extend their unbeaten run in the UEFA Champions League despite recent setbacks in domestic competitions. Pep Guardiola’s side has faced two consecutive defeats, including a surprising loss to Bournemouth, raising concerns about their form.
Sporting CP, under the management of Rúben Amorim, has been in excellent form, winning ten straight matches in their domestic league and matching City’s points tally in the Champions League so far. Amorim, who is set to join Manchester United after this match, is focused on leading his team to victory against the reigning Premier League champions.
The two teams have faced each other four times in European competitions, with Sporting winning once and City winning twice. Their most recent encounter saw City dominate with a 5-0 victory in the Champions League.
Fans can catch the match live on DAZN in Portugal, TNT Sports 1 in the UK, with radio coverage available on TalkSport and BBC Radio Manchester. In the United States, the match will be streamed on Paramount+.
As both teams prepare for this exciting clash, the stakes are high for Manchester City to regain their form and for Sporting CP to continue their impressive run. The outcome of this match could have significant implications for both teams in the Champions League standings.