In a dramatic Champions League match, Sporting Lisbon defeated Manchester City 4-1, marking Rúben Amorim's last home game as Sporting's coach before transitioning to Manchester United. Viktor Gyokeres scored a hat-trick, with Maximiliano Araujo adding another goal, after Phil Foden's early strike gave City the lead. Despite City's dominant first half and several missed opportunities by Erling Haaland, including a missed penalty, Sporting turned the game around with a resilient second-half performance. This victory leaves Sporting in a strong position in their group, while City, who have now lost three consecutive matches for the first time since 2018, are struggling. Amorim's successful tenure at Sporting, including two domestic titles, ends on a high note, fueling excitement among United fans ahead of his Premier League debut. The match highlighted City's defensive vulnerabilities and the effective counter-attacking strategies employed by Sporting.