Despite defeat, Lions make history in Naples - Sporting | OneFootball

Despite the defeat last Wednesday night, October 1st, against Napoli, by 2-1, Sporting still managed to make history in the second round of the Champions League. The only goal for the Lions, scored by Luis Suárez, was the 100th for the green and whites in the competition.

After 76 matches in the prestigious tournament, the Alvalade club becomes the third Portuguese team to reach this milestone. The goal came in the 62nd minute, from the penalty spot, with Rui Borges’ team equalizing at that moment. Later (79’), Rasmus Hojlund would go on to score a brace and seal the final score.

Liedson and Viktor Gyokeres lead the list, with six goals each. Meanwhile, Suárez scored his first goal in the prestigious competition.

With the defeat in Naples, Sporting has three points in the Champions League and sits in 14th place in the standings, currently in a playoff spot for the next stage. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and PSG complete the podium, each with six points.

Sporting will return to the field only next Sunday, October 5th, against Braga. The match, part of the eighth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Carlos Vicens, will be played at Estádio José Alvalade at 7:15 pm.

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