Category: Sporting Lisbon

Manchester City cruise into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after playing out a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive…

Manchester City will try to put the tie to bed after a 5-0 triumph in the first leg when they welcome Sporting CP at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. Manchester City put on a completely overpowering performance in Lisbon three weeks ago, practically eliminating their Round-of-16 clash with Sporting. Bernardo Silva scored a brace,…

Manchester City dismantle Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League as they won their first leg of the Round of 16 by five goals to nil. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions…

Manchester City will be aiming to secure a first-leg advantage when they head to Portugal on Tuesday night to face Sporting Lisbon in the last-16 stage of the UEFA Champions League. The Cityzens topped Group A with 12 points to advance to this stage of the competition, while Sporting finished second in Group C behind Ajax, just…