Sporting CP Stun Manchester City 4-1 in Champions League Clash as Gyokeres’ Hat-Trick Ends City’s 26-Game Unbeaten Streak

Sporting CP pulled off one of the most impressive results of the Champions League season so far, handing Manchester City a stunning 4-1 defeat at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Viktor Gyokeres was the star of the night, securing a hat-trick with two penalties to further his red-hot form and cement his place as the competition’s leading scorer.

The game started evenly, with both teams going into halftime tied at 1-1. However, Ruben Amorim’s Sporting came out flying in the second half, and it was Araujo’s goal shortly after the break that turned the tide in favor of the Portuguese hosts. Gyokeres then took over, converting two penalties to complete his hat-trick and secure the memorable victory. The Swedish forward, who has been on a remarkable scoring spree, has now netted seven goals in the last four days.

Manchester City, meanwhile, were left to rue missed opportunities, especially a penalty miss from Erling Haaland, which could have altered the course of the game. Despite finishing with an xG of 2.21 compared to Sporting’s 2.86, City rarely looked capable of mounting a comeback after Araujo’s goal and Gyokeres’ penalty strikes. The defeat marks the end of their record 26-game unbeaten run in the Champions League and their third consecutive loss across all competitions.

City will look to get back on track in their next European fixture against Feyenoord, hoping to put this setback behind them. As for Sporting, they’ll be buoyed by this historic victory and will head into their upcoming clash with Arsenal under new management, seeking to build on this stunning success.

This result marks a significant moment for both teams: Manchester City are in a rare rough patch, while Sporting CP have shown they’re a force to be reckoned with in this Champions League campaign.