Viktor Gyokeres delivered a sensational hat-trick as Sporting Lisbon crushed Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League, providing a masterclass under Ruben Amorim, whose managerial brilliance continues to shine as he prepares to take charge of Manchester United on November 11.
Sporting’s triumph at the Jose Alvalade stadium came after Phil Foden put City ahead early. However, Sporting capitalised on City’s missed opportunities, with Gyokeres equalising before halftime. Maximiliano Araujo added another after the break, and Gyokeres netted two penalties to complete a remarkable turnaround.
Despite Erling Haaland’s missed penalty, City struggled to break down Sporting’s defence, with key absences and a growing three-game losing streak leaving Pep Guardiola with much to address. Amorim set to take over at United, delivered a tactical masterstroke as Sporting moved closer to qualification with 10 points from four Champions League games.
In his final home game at Sporting, Amorim’s team exposed City’s defensive frailties, securing a memorable win that had fans eagerly awaiting his arrival at Old Trafford. With his first United game at Ipswich on November 24 and a Manchester derby at the Etihad on December 15, the pressure will soon be on Amorim to continue his success on a much larger stage.