UEFA Champions League League Stage - 3
Sporting CP 2 - 1 FT Marseille
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
I. Paixao (P. Aubameyang) 14'
Emerson Palmieri 39'
Emerson Palmieri 45'+1
Emerson Palmieri 45'+2
Emerson Palmieri 45'+2
HT
↓ A. Vermeeren ↑M. O'Riley 46'
↓ M. Greenwood ↑M. Murillo 46'
64' ↓ G. Quenda ↑G. Catamo
64' ↓ J. Simoes ↑F. Ioannidis
↓ T. Weah ↑U. Garcia 67'
↓ I. Paixao ↑A. Gomes 67'
69' G. Catamo (P. Goncalves)
71' Geny Catamo
80' ↓ Z. Debast ↑O. Diomande
80' ↓ I. Fresneda ↑Alisson Santos
↓ P. Aubameyang ↑R. Vaz 82'
86' Alisson Santos (F. Ioannidis)
Benjamin Pavard 90'
90'+1 Maximiliano Araújo
90'+2 Maximiliano Araújo
90'+3 ↓ M. Araujo ↑Matheus Reis
90'+5 Pedro Gonçalves
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sporting CP
Goalkeepers
R. Silva 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Fresneda
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Z. Debast
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
G. Inacio 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
80
Passes
5
Duels
M. Araujo 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
M. Hjulmand
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
78
Passes
8
Duels
J. Simoes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
G. Quenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Trincao 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
P. Goncalves 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Forwards
L. Suarez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
J. Virginia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matheus Reis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Vagiannidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Diomande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Quaresma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mangas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Morita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Catamo 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
26
Minutes
8.3
Rating
G. Kochorashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alisson Santos 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
R. Ribeiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Ioannidis
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
26
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Marseille
Goalkeepers
G. Rulli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
B. Pavard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Balerdi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
N. Aguerd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
T. Weah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
A. Vermeeren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
P. Hojbjerg
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
76
Passes
12
Duels
Emerson 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Forwards
M. Greenwood
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
I. Paixao 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
P. Aubameyang 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
BENCH
J. De Lange
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Van Neck
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Egan-Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Garcia
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. O'Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Vaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2022 | Sporting CP | 0 - 2 | Marseille | UEFA Champions League | Estádio José Alvalade |
| 04/10/2022 | Marseille | 4 - 1 | Sporting CP | UEFA Champions League | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
12/10/2022
04/10/2022
Sporting CP Win
Marseille Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -8
P: 3 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sporting's Comeback Masterclass Ends Marseille's European Dreams
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. A dramatic collapse from a winning position exposed Marseille's fragility in continental football, while Sporting CP's second-half intensity and numerical advantage turned a potential upset into a cautionary tale.
Paixão's Early Strike Masks Marseille's Structural Weakness
Igor Paixão gave the visitors a dream start in the 14th minute, finishing a slick move orchestrated by Pierre-Aubameyang's assist. For 45 minutes, Marseille looked organised, disciplined—the perfect European roadside ambush. But at the stroke of half-time, the match pivoted. Emerson Palmieri threw himself to the ground in a transparent simulation, drawing a red card from VAR's intervention. The penalty was cancelled; the left-back was sent off. Marseille went from 1-0 up to 10 men in 120 seconds of madness.
Catamo Exploits the Chaos; Alisson Seals It
Sporting's balance shifted instantly. Geny Catamo, introduced from the bench, became the orchestrator of Sporting's second-half dominance. In the 69th minute, with Marseille gasping for air, Catamo finished a Pote Gonçalves assist to level. VAR confirmed the goal two minutes later. The numerical stakes were now unbearable for the French side: they had 47% possession but only 3 shots on target against Sporting's 7. In the 86th minute, Fábio Ioannidis's assist found Alisson Santos at the back post, and the substitute sealed a 2-1 triumph. Marseille's evening ended with another VAR intervention—a potential red card for Maximiliano Araújo cancelled—but the damage was done.
The Turning Point: Simulation and Catastrophe
Emerson Palmieri's red card was the moment Marseille's Champions League campaign shifted from competitive to chaotic. A team that had started brightly suddenly found itself defending with 10 men against a side with 53% possession and growing intensity. Sporting's xG of 1.11 versus Marseille's 0.54 told the story: the hosts created cleaner chances. By the final whistle, Sporting had fired 14 shots to Marseille's 10. The gap between a 1-0 lead and a 2-1 defeat? One moment of desperation and a VAR monitor.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Emerson Palmieri impact the match?
Marseille went from 1-0 up to 10 men at half-time. Sporting immediately exploited the numerical advantage, dominating possession and shots to complete a dramatic 2-1 turnaround.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled Emerson's penalty and issued the red card for simulation, shifting momentum decisively. Later, it cancelled Araújo's potential red card, but the first decision was match-defining.
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.
Tactical Chess at the Alvalade
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. This encounter represents a critical pivot point for two clubs desperate to solidify their standing within the top 24 and keep the dream of a direct top-8 qualification alive.
The Setup
As the UEFA Champions League league stage enters its third round, the Stakes could not be more finely balanced. Sporting CP currently occupies 14th place with ten points, while Marseille sits just behind in 16th with nine points. The Portuguese side's Form has been inconsistent, following a pattern of LWDWL, suggesting a team still searching for its definitive rhythm in European competition. Conversely, the visitors arrive with three wins from their last five, though their defensive Balance remains a concern after conceding eight goals across their opening fixtures. At the Estádio José Alvalade, the narrative will centre on who can find the composure to move closer to the qualification safety line.
Key Battle
Without individual headline-makers dominating the data, this match will be decided by the Equilibrium between the Sporting midfield and the Marseille defensive transition. The home side excels at maintaining possession in central areas, but they face a French unit that thrives on quick vertical breaks. The contest will likely be won or lost in the moments immediately following a turnover, as Sporting’s high defensive line attempts to catch a mobile Marseille attack offside.
Our Prediction
Expect a calculated approach from both managers. Given how close they are in the standings, neither side will want to gift an advantage to a direct rival for the playoff spots. The match is likely to start tentatively, with the breakthrough coming from a set-piece rather than open play. We anticipate a 1-1 draw, a result that keeps both teams firmly in the hunt for the knockout phases without fully satisfying either's ambitions.