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Sporting draws Barça and both Manchester teams

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo31 August 2026 at 10:05

Sporting, second-placed in Portugal, were drawn to face Barcelona and both Manchester teams in the league phase of the competition. This Draw placed the lions against opponents of great European calibre.

The Portuguese club entered directly into the league phase, thus avoiding the previous knockout rounds. This position was due to their classification in the national championship.

The 2025/26 quarter-finals represent Sporting's best ever result in the competition. This is a historic milestone for the green and white club.

This draw places Sporting in direct confrontation with giants of European football, including Barcelona and Manchester United and Manchester City, testing the limits of their best ever campaign.

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