Match report
Sporting CP 2-3 LASK Linz: match report
LASK Linz secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday at Estadio Jose Alvalade.
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LASK Linz pulled off a stunning 3-2 win against Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Luis Suárez opened the scoring for Sporting CP with a penalty in the 5th minute, making it 1-0.
Christoph Lang equalised for LASK Linz in the 15th minute, assisted by Kasper Jorgensen. LASK then took the lead in the 63rd minute when Sasa Kalajdzic scored, with Robert Ljubicic providing the assist, making it 2-1.
LASK extended their lead to 3-1 just five minutes later through Krystof Danek, assisted by Samuel Adeniran. Luis Suárez scored again for Sporting CP in the 89th minute, bringing the score to 3-2, but it wasn't enough to secure a point.
The match featured a total of seven yellow cards, with Christoph Lang and Sascha Horvath booked for LASK Linz, and Issa Doumbia and João Simões receiving cards for Sporting CP. LASK's Sasa Kalajdzic, Tobias Schützenauer, and Krystof Danek also received yellow cards later in the match.
In terms of key statistics, Sporting CP dominated possession with 62% compared to LASK's 38%. However, LASK had more shots on target, registering 7 compared to Sporting's 4. Sporting CP had an expected goals (xG) of 3.2 while LASK's xG was 1.1.
Going into the game, Sporting CP were in 7th place with 6 points from 2 matches, while LASK Linz were at the bottom in 32nd place with 0 points from 2 matches. This result will impact both teams' standings in the group.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Sporting CP vs LASK Linz preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Sporting CP will face LASK Linz in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday 21 October at 20:00 BST. The match will take place at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.
Sporting CP are in good form, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches. They have won three and drawn two, with their latest victory being a 2-0 win against Lens on 13 October.
LASK Linz have had a mixed run recently, winning two, drawing one, and losing two of their last five games. Their most recent match was a convincing 4-0 win over Austria Lustenau on 17 October.
In the league table, Sporting CP currently sit in sixth place with six points from two matches, having scored five goals and conceded one. In contrast, LASK Linz are at the bottom of the table in thirty-third position, with no points from two games, having scored three and conceded seven.
Historically, the teams have met once before, with LASK Linz winning that encounter 4-1 in the UEFA Europa League on 1 October 2020. This gives them a psychological edge going into the match.
According to the bookmakers, Sporting CP are the favourites to win this match.
Match Events
All events- 90+1'Krystof Danek
- 89'Luis Suárez(2 - 3)
- 89'Tobias Schützenauer
- 83'Sasa Kalajdzic(Out: Moses Usor)
- 83'Kasper Jorgensen(Out: Florian Flecker)
- 80'Issa Doumbia(Out: Fotis Ioannidis)
- 79'Geny Catamo(Out: Luís Guilherme)
- 79'Nestory Irankunda(Out: Jesse Derry)
Match Statistics
All stats- 62%Possession38%
- 3.20Expected Goals (xG)1.10
- 4Shots on Target7
- 7Corners4
- 10Fouls22
Prediction
Live win probability
Sporting CP 2%Draw 16%LASK Linz 81%
LASK Linz is most likely to win the game against Sporting CP.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Champions League · League Stage 3
- VenueEstadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon · 50095
- RefereeWalsh, Nick
- ForecastPartly cloudy night, 15.27°C
Last five games
Sporting CPLLWWD
LASK LinzLWWLL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Manchester City | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 11 |  Club Brugge KV | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 12 | Sporting CP | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 13 |  Borussia Dortmund | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 14 |  Bayern Munich | 3 | +5 | 5 |
| 15 |  AS Roma | 3 | +3 | 4 |
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Sporting CP vs LASK Linz: result, stats & highlights
Sporting CP and LASK Linz finished 2-3 in the UEFA Champions League (League Stage 3) at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Played: (your local time).
Sporting CP are 12th in the table on 6 points; LASK Linz are 24th on 3.
Recent form: Sporting CP LLWWD, LASK Linz LWWLL.
Head-to-head (last 2): Sporting CP 0 wins, 0 draws, LASK Linz 2 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.