Sporting CP, managed by Rui Borges, traveled to the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, to compete in the league phase of the Champions League. The game was part of the single table of 36 teams competing in the European competition this season.
The match took place at Manchester City's stadium in England, where the lions faced the citizens in a Champions League fixture. The points earned from this trip were important for Sporting's position in the league phase table of the competition.




