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
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Sporting CP
Goalkeepers
R. Silva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
I. Fresneda 
NPC
80
Minutes
80
Minutes
35%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Z. Debast
NPC
80
Minutes
80
Minutes
44%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
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 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
70%
Pass Acc
J. Simoes 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
G. Quenda
NPC
64
Minutes
64
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Trincao 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
P. Goncalves 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Forwards
L. Suarez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
1
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
BENCH
J. Virginia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matheus Reis 
CAMEO
1
Minutes
1
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
G. Vagiannidis
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
O. Diomande
CAMEO
10
Minutes
10
Minutes
8
Touches
None
Events
E. Quaresma
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
R. Mangas
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
H. Morita
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
G. Catamo 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
26
Minutes
8.3
Rating
G. Kochorashvili
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Alisson Santos 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.6
Rating
R. Ribeiro
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
F. Ioannidis
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
26
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Marseille
Goalkeepers
G. Rulli
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Defenders
B. Pavard
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
L. Balerdi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
N. Aguerd
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
41%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
T. Weah
NPC
67
Minutes
67
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
A. Vermeeren
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Hojbjerg
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Emerson 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
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
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
U. Garcia 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Murillo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Gomes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. O'Riley
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Nadir
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
R. Vaz
CAMEO
8
Minutes
8
Minutes
2
Touches
None
Events
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: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews 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.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Tactical Chess at the Alvalade
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. 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.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you enjoy high-stakes tactical battles between two European regulars fighting for crucial playoff positioning.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw is the most likely result given their similar league standing and recent form.
Where are Sporting CP and Marseille in the league table?
Sporting CP is currently 14th with 10 points; Marseille is 16th with 9 points.
What is Sporting CP's current form?
Their recent record is LWDWL, showing a mix of results in their last five outings.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.