UEFA Champions League Gameweek 3
Sporting CP 2 - 3 FT Lask Linz
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' Luis Suárez
Christoph Lang (Kasper Jorgensen) 15'
Christoph Lang 33'
Sascha Horvath 45'
HT
↓ Lukas Jungwirth ↑Tobias Schützenauer 52'
Sasa Kalajdzic (Robert Ljubicic) 63'
64' Issa Doumbia
65' João Simões
↓ Sascha Horvath ↑Alessandro Schöpf 65'
↓ Christoph Lang ↑Samuel Adeniran 65'
67' ↓ João Simões ↑Flávio Gonçalves
Krystof Danek (Samuel Adeniran) 68'
Sasa Kalajdzic 72'
79' ↓ Geny Catamo ↑Luís Guilherme
79' ↓ Nestory Irankunda ↑Jesse Derry
80' ↓ Issa Doumbia ↑Fotis Ioannidis
↓ Kasper Jorgensen ↑Florian Flecker 83'
↓ Sasa Kalajdzic ↑Moses Usor 83'
89' Luis Suárez
Krystof Danek 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sporting CP
Goalkeepers
Kaique 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Iván Fresneda 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Quaresma 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
78
Passes
8
Duels
Gonçalo Inácio
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
97
Passes
7
Duels
Maximiliano Araújo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
João Simões 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Sergi Altimira
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
68
Passes
6
Duels
Issa Doumbia
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Geny Catamo
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
36
Passes
13
Duels
Luis Suárez 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Nestory Irankunda
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Rui Silva 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ibrahima Ba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georgios Vagiannidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Dias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Lima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Silas Andersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesse Derry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Flávio Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Nel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fotis Ioannidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Guilherme 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Lask Linz
Goalkeepers
Lukas Jungwirth
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Xavier Muken
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Alemão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Andrade
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kasper Jørgensen 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Robert Ljubicic
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Sascha Horvath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Junior Dibango
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Krystof Danek 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Sasa Kalajdzic
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Christoph Lang 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Tobias Schützenauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Verhaeghe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Melayro Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Freckleton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Elfadli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Schöpf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Adeniran
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Florian Flecker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naël Kane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moses Usor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2020 | Sporting CP | 1 - 4 | Lask Linz | UEFA Europa League | Estádio José Alvalade |
| 12/12/2019 | Lask Linz | 3 - 0 | Sporting CP | UEFA Europa League | Linzer Stadion |
| 10/03/2019 | Sporting CP | 2 - 1 | Lask Linz | UEFA Europa League | Estádio José Alvalade |
10/01/2020
12/12/2019
10/03/2019
Sporting CP Win
Lask Linz Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sporting CP
Lask Linz
Sporting CP
Lask Linz
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
LASK Linz Stun Lisbon in Five-Goal European Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 91/100. Our verdict is simple: LASK Linz orchestrated a stunning European heist in Lisbon, proving that clinical counter-attacking trumps territorial dominance.
Early Lisbon Fireworks
The roar at Estádio José Alvalade was deafening when Luis Suárez confidently dispatched a fifth-minute penalty. It felt like business as usual in the Champions League. Sporting CP immediately locked into their passing rhythm, intent on overwhelming their Austrian visitors. However, the Balance of power shifted much faster than anyone anticipated. A mere ten minutes later, Kasper Jorgensen threaded a brilliant ball into the area, allowing Christoph Lang to smash home a spectacular equalizer. The hosts completely dominated possession, pinning their opponents deep, but that territorial control left massive gaps. The early exchanges promised high Intensity, setting the stage for a classic European encounter where comfortable assumptions were quickly ripped apart by swift, purposeful counter-attacks.
The Austrian Ambush
If the first half was a tactical sparring match, the second half delivered a devastating Austrian ambush. Sporting continued to monopolize the ball, but LASK Linz weaponized the transition. The massive Upset narrative took shape in the 63rd minute. Robert Ljubicic carved open the high defensive line, serving up a perfect opportunity for Sasa Kalajdzic to put the visitors ahead. Before the Lisbon crowd could even process the shock, the visitors struck again. Super-sub Samuel Adeniran immediately made his presence felt off the bench, delivering a pinpoint assist for Krystof Danek just five minutes later. This brutal spell turned a tight 1-1 affair into a stunning 3-1 deficit for the home side, rewriting the script entirely.
Too Little, Too Late
Facing a shock defeat, Sporting threw absolutely everything forward in a desperate salvage operation. A barrage of shots turned the LASK penalty area into a shooting gallery, with 27 combined attempts reflecting the relentless tempo. Suárez finally found his second goal in the 89th minute, injecting massive Stakes into stoppage time. Despite their relentless late siege and finishing the match having dominated possession at 62%, the Portuguese giants ran out of time. LASK held firm to complete a remarkable smash-and-grab victory, walking away with crucial points for their playoff hopes. This result shakes up the Champions League table, proving that ruthless efficiency in the final third can dismantle structural control on any given European night.
Key Questions
How did Lask Linz pull off this shock result?
Clinical finishing. They converted limited chances into three goals, relying on lethal counter-attacks and an incredibly disciplined defensive shape when pinned back.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An early penalty set the chaotic tempo, followed by end-to-end transitional play that yielded a massive 27 combined shots in a truly relentless attacking showcase.
How did Sporting CP complete the comeback from behind?
Sporting CP did not complete the comeback. Despite Suárez scoring a late 89th-minute goal to make it 3-2, they ultimately ran out of time.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Sporting's Top-Eight Push Meets LASK's Survival Bid
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Sporting CP aim to cement their direct qualification spot against a LASK Linz side desperately fighting to avoid early Champions League elimination.
The Setup
The Stakes couldn't be clearer as we head into this crucial Champions League clash on October 21, 2026. Sporting CP sit comfortably in sixth place with a perfect record, eyeing a coveted top-eight finish that guarantees direct progression. Conversely, the situation for Lask Linz is incredibly bleak. Languishing down in 33rd place, they are completely outside the top-24 playoff cutoff line. The visitors' dire Form—two consecutive defeats with seven goals leaked—points to a significant lack of Balance against Europe's absolute elite. While the host's Stars are shining bright with five goals scored already, the Austrian visitors must drastically rethink their tactical approach to save their fading continental campaign.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on L. Suárez against the defensive awareness of Y. Dibango. The home side's attacker has been absolutely relentless this campaign, heavily influencing the final third with sharp movement. Dibango, who leads his team's creative metrics out wide, will have his hands full trying to contain the Sporting onslaught while simultaneously attempting to launch desperate counter-attacks to rescue LASK's slim hopes.
Our Prediction
We expect a very comfortable home victory for the Portuguese side. Sporting CP will likely completely dominate possession from the opening whistle, meticulously suffocating LASK's midfield out of the game. Expect the hosts to relentlessly exploit the glaring structural gaps in the visitors' defense to secure a dominant 3-0 win, leaving LASK staring down the barrel of an early exit.