Sporting CP Defeats Manchester City 4-1 in UCL

Sporting CP claimed a stunning 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, marking City's third consecutive defeat across competitions, the first such streak since April 2018. Phil Foden opened the scoring for City early in the match, but Viktor Gyokeres equalized before halftime and went on to complete a hattrick, capitalizing on City's defensive lapses. The second half saw Sporting score two quick goals, effectively sealing City's fate, with the visitors struggling without key players and failing to capitalize on their chances. Erling Haaland missed a late penalty that could have changed the momentum at 3-1. Sporting's manager Ruben Amorim, who is set to join Manchester United, credited the supportive environment for his team's success. The defeat raises questions about City's defensive organization and depth as they look to recover in upcoming matches.