Gyokeres Bags Hat-Trick as Sporting Crush Man City in UCL
Sporting Lisbon stunned Manchester City in Lisbon with a remarkable 4-1 victory in the Champions League, powered by Viktor Gyokeres’ hat-trick.
Under the guidance of Ruben Amorim, who is set to take over as Manchester United’s manager in two weeks, Sporting delivered a thrilling performance that left fans and pundits alike in awe.
The match began with City taking an early lead through Phil Foden, who found the net within the first five minutes.
However, this proved to be City’s only highlight, as Sporting quickly turned the tide. Swedish forward Viktor Gyokeres, after missing an initial one-on-one chance, equalized with a smart finish before halftime, setting the stage for a dominant second-half display.
As the second half commenced, Pedro Goncalves spearheaded a counter-attack, slotting a well-timed pass to Maximiliano Araujo, who finished clinically to give Sporting their first lead.
Gyokeres then completed his hat-trick with two well-taken penalties, lifting his season tally to five Champions League goals, tied with Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane.
With this victory, Sporting Lisbon sit second in the Champions League’s league phase, holding three wins and a draw from four games, just two points behind Liverpool.
This emphatic result underscores Amorim’s tactical prowess and leaves Manchester City with questions as they seek to rebound in their next European outing.