Manchester City are the bookmakers’ favourites to win the Champions League this year, and with good reason too.
They are unbeaten in 15 matches in the Premier League and are nine points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table.
The one doubt about City when it comes to their Champions League ambitions is whether they are able to withstand the pressure that comes with such high expectations.
This last-16 tie with Sporting will provide their first test of that in the knockout stage.
Sporting are Portuguese champions but they have reached the knockout rounds for the first time since 2008-09 and City go into the tie as huge favourites.
Here’s everything you need to know about the first-leg clash between the two sides...
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Date, kick-off time and venue
The first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie between Sporting and Manchester City is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off today, Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
The Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon will host the match.
Where to watch Sporting vs Man City
TV channel: The match will be televised live on BT Sport 2, with coverage beginning at 7pm.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will also be able to watch the match online via the website or BT Sport app.
Sporting vs Man City team news
Man City XI: Ederson, Stones, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva, Mahrez, Foden, Sterling
Subs: Carson, Slicker, Ake, Gundogan, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Kayky, Delap, Mbete, McAtee, Lavia
Sporting vs Man City prediction
Cruising to another Premier League title, the success of City’s season will ultimately now be judged on whether they can claim their first Champions League title.
Sporting did well to finish second in Group C ahead of Borussia Dortmund but City should have too much for them over two legs.
Sporting 0-2 Man City
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Sporting wins: 1
Draws: 0
Man City wins: 1
Last meeting:
