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Sporting Lisboa ganhou 4-1 contra o Manchester City na Liga dos Campeões. Viktor Gyökeres marcou três gols na vitória. Este jogo foi uma despedida especial para o treinador Rúben Amorim. Sporting agora está empatado com AS Monaco na classificação . A vitória trouxe muita felicidade aos torcedores no Estádio José Alvalade.
Translation
Sporting Lisbon won 4-1 against Manchester City in the Champions League. Viktor Gyökeres scored three goals in the victory. This match was a special farewell for manager Rúben Amorim. Sporting is now level on points with AS Monaco in the standings. The victory brought great joy to the fans at the José Alvalade Stadium.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who scored three goals for Sporting Lisboa in their match against Manchester City?
Viktor Gyökeres scored three goals.
Question 2: What was the significance of the game for the coach Rúben Amorim?
It was a special farewell for the coach.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌06/11/2024
In an unexpected turn of events, Sporting Lisbon delivered a resounding 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, marking a memorable farewell to their coach, Rúben Amorim, at the Estádio José Alvalade. This triumph positions Sporting tied with AS Monaco for second place in the group, both following Liverpool, the current leader.
The match began dramatically with Manchester City's Phil Foden silencing the home fans early by scoring in the fourth minute. Despite the initial setback, Sporting's response was nothing short of spectacular. Viktor Gyökeres equalised in the 38th minute, setting off jubilation among the Sporting supporters.
The second half mirrored a dramatic shift in momentum. Maxi Araújo quickly scored at the start (46') with an assist from Pedro Gonçalves, flipping the score in Sporting's favour. Gyökeres then doubled his tally with a penalty at the 48th minute, subduing the early threat from City.
Sporting Thrashes Manchester City in Champions League Round (Illustration)
Sporting's goalkeeper, Franco Israel, played a crucial role by stopping several key attempts from City's lineup, including misses from notorious strikers such as Erling Haaland, whose penalty shot struck the crossbar.
The climax came in the 81st minute with Gyökeres completing his hat-trick, following another awarded penalty, firmly sealing the 4-1 victory for the home team. The win is a stellar send-off for Amorim, who is expected to join Manchester United soon after his last game with Sporting against SC Braga.
This win sends a strong message across Europe's football landscape, as Sporting continues to defy expectations in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Manchester City faces pressing concerns, finding themselves now sixth in the standings after a third consecutive defeat.
The match drew special media attention with the presence of Noel Gallagher, the well-known Oasis guitarist and avid Manchester City fan, who witnessed the startling performance live as a commentator for TNT Sports. The victory marks a poignant chapter in Sporting's European journey, showcasing the tactical prowess and team spirit instilled by Amorim throughout his tenure.
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