Sporting Lisbon delivers a Champions League upset as Gyokeres shines in Amorim’s farewell home game
In an electrifying UEFA Champions League showdown, Viktor Gyokeres scored a remarkable hat-trick to lead Sporting Lisbon to a 4-1 triumph over Manchester City. Phil Foden’s early goal put City in the lead, but Gyokeres leveled the score before halftime, setting the stage for a night of high drama at Estadio Jose Alvalade.
City seemed poised to control the game as they dominated possession, yet Sporting found resilience under head coach Ruben Amorim, who managed his final home match before an expected move to Manchester United. Despite missing a clear chance early on, Gyokeres found his rhythm and equalized before the break, reigniting the home crowd’s hopes.
Sporting then took command just after halftime. In a surprising twist, Maximiliano Araujo’s shot found the net within seconds of the restart, sparking memories of the 1974 World Cup final. City had yet to touch the ball when Araujo’s strike slipped past Ederson.
Minutes later, Gyokeres converted his first penalty, giving Sporting a comfortable two-goal cushion. City’s Erling Haaland had a brief chance to cut the deficit when awarded a penalty, but his shot clipped the crossbar. Gyokeres sealed the night with another successful spot kick, completing his hat-trick just minutes before the final whistle.
The 4-1 win was a perfect send-off for Amorim, whose tenure at Sporting has drawn widespread praise. For City, the defeat highlighted a rare vulnerability on the European stage, while Gyokeres and Sporting celebrated one of their most memorable nights in recent history.
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