UEFA Champions League League Stage - 7
Sporting CP 2 - 1 FT Paris Saint Germain
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
59' R. Mangas
63' ↓ R. Mangas ↑G. Vagiannidis
↓ S. Mayulu ↑K. Kvaratskhelia 66'
↓ B. Barcola ↑G. Ramos 71'
74' L. Suarez
K. Kvaratskhelia (O. Dembele) 79'
↓ F. Ruiz ↑I. Zabarnyi 80'
87' ↓ J. Simoes ↑D. Braganca
90' L. Suarez (Trincao)
90'+5 L. Suarez
K. Kvaratskhelia 90'+6
90'+6 ↓ Trincao ↑G. Kochorashvili
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sporting CP
Goalkeepers
Rui Silva 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iván Fresneda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Inácio 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Matheus Reis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Geny Catamo 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Hidemasa Morita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Simões
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
4
Tackles
Ricardo Mangas 
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
63
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Forwards
Francisco Trincão 
NPC
94
Minutes
94
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Maximiliano Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Javier Suárez 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Diego Callai 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Virgínia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgos Vagiannidis 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
31
Minutes
6.5
Rating
David Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zeno Debast
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Bragança
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Felicíssimo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Kochorashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alisson Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Nel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Flavio Goncalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Couto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Lucas Chevalier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Warren Zaïre-Emery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marquinhos 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
85%
Duel Win %
Willian Pacho
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Nuno Mendes 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Senny Mayulu
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Vitinha 
MAGNET
124
Activity
124
Activity
115
Passes
9
Duels
Fabián Ruiz
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Désiré Doué
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Ousmane Dembélé
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Bradley Barcola
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Renato Marin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Martin James
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Beraldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilya Zabarnyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Nsoki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Gonçalo Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
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
Suarez Strikes Twice to Stun Parisian Giants
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A masterclass in clinical finishing saw Sporting CP overcome a statistical bombardment to secure a vital continental victory.
Siege at the Alvalade
The atmosphere at Estádio José Alvalade was electric from the outset, though the home fans spent much of the opening hour watching their side weather a relentless storm. Paris Saint Germain arrived with a clear intent to suffocate the match, and they did exactly that by dominated possession with a staggering 75% share. The midfield engine room, led by an exceptional Vitinha, dictated the rhythm, while Désiré Doué was a constant menace, carving out seven key passes in a high-Intensity display. Despite the visitors unleashing a barrage of 28 total shots, the Sporting CP backline remained disciplined. They restricted the French champions to largely speculative efforts, ensuring the Equilibrio of the scoreline remained intact despite the one-sided nature of the territorial battle.
The Super-Sub Response
After a tense 74 minutes of resistance, the match exploded into life. L. Suarez silenced the visiting support by pouncing on a rare opening to fire the hosts ahead, punishing the Parisians for their lack of efficiency in the final third. The lead, however, was short-lived. Luis Enrique turned to his bench, and the move paid immediate dividends as K. Kvaratskhelia entered the fray. Only thirteen minutes after his introduction, the Georgian forward latched onto a precise delivery from O. Dembele to restore parity. This quick-fire exchange heightened the Stakes, as both sides abandoned caution in search of a decisive blow. The momentum seemed to have swung back toward the visitors, who continued to pile on corner pressure, racking up 10 set-piece opportunities throughout the contest.
Suarez Seizes the Stakes
As the clock ticked toward the 90th minute, the match appeared destined for a draw that would have left both sides deadlocked in the table. However, Sporting CP had one final counter-punch in reserve. In a move that defined the high Upset Factor of the evening, Trincao found a pocket of space and delivered a pinpoint assist for L. Suarez. The striker made no mistake, buried his second of the night to complete a heroic brace and send the home crowd into raptures. It was a classic smash-and-grab result; despite being outpassed and outshot, the Portuguese side showed the clinical edge required at this level. The victory propels them forward in the standings, leaving Paris Saint Germain to rue a night where their dominance on paper failed to translate into points on the pitch.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Désiré Doué?
Actually, L. Suarez scored the dramatic 90th-minute winner. Doué was influential as a starter but did not score the decisive goal.
What does this mean for Sporting CP's season?
This crucial win breaks the points tie with PSG, boosting Sporting's momentum and significantly improving their chances in the knockout stage race.
How did substitute Désiré Doué change the game?
Doué actually started the match, providing 7 key passes. It was substitute K. Kvaratskhelia who changed the game with a 79th-minute equalizer.
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.
Alvalade Fortress vs the Parisian Juggernaut
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. This clash at Estádio José Alvalade represents a high-octane battle for the top-8 direct qualification spots, pitting Sporting's perfect home record against a ruthless PSG attack.
The Setup
As the UEFA Champions League league stage enters its critical seventh round on January 20, 2026, the Stakes could not be higher. Paris Saint Germain arrives in Lisbon sitting comfortably in 3rd place, but they are wary of a Sporting CP side that has turned their home ground into an impenetrable bastion. The Portuguese giants have maintained a 100% win rate at the Estádio José Alvalade this European campaign, scoring at a frightening rate of three goals per game. However, their overall Form has been inconsistent (LWDWL), leaving them in 14th place and fighting to secure their spot above the playoff line. PSG, meanwhile, are Stars in every sense, boasting a Balance that has seen them win four of their last six matches while averaging three goals per outing. For Sporting, goalkeeper Rui Silva will need to replicate the heroics that have seen him rack up 19 saves so far to keep the Parisian frontline at bay.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on the duel between Sporting's clinical Luis Javier Suárez and PSG's midfield maestro Vitinha. Suárez has been the spark for the home side with two goals and an assist in five matches, providing the outlet Sporting needs to bypass the press. He faces a daunting task against Vitinha, who is currently operating at a world-class level. Vitinha’s ability to dictate tempo and arrive late in the box makes him the primary threat Sporting must neutralise if they hope to maintain their perfect home record.
Our Prediction
While Sporting's home advantage is significant, PSG's depth and technical superiority should eventually tell. We expect a frantic start where Sporting threatens through Suárez, but the visitors' efficiency in transition—led by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Vitinha—will likely overwhelm the hosts. A 3-1 victory for Paris Saint Germain feels the most probable outcome as they tighten their grip on a top-8 finish.