Manchester City’s Champions League hopes took a hit with a 4-1 loss to Sporting CP, marking their third consecutive defeat. Despite an early goal, City struggled against Sporting’s counterattacks. Bernardo Silva admitted the team’s morale was low, while Pep Guardiola remained resolute, vowing to fight through this challenging period
Manchester City faced a tough setback in the Champions League, losing 4-1 to Sporting CP in Lisbon. Phil Foden initially put City ahead, but Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres turned the game around with a hat-trick, including two penalty goals. Erling Haaland missed a penalty for City, adding to the team's misfortunes.
Bernardo Silva, reflecting on the match, said City was in a “dark place” and struggling with execution. He acknowledged the team’s difficulty in converting chances and defending against counters. Pep Guardiola urged his team to stay emotionally grounded, noting City’s lack of stability after conceding late goals. This defeat marks City’s third consecutive loss, following recent setbacks in the Carabao Cup against Tottenham and the Premier League against Bournemouth.
Guardiola, however, remains determined to restore form, emphasizing his commitment to the challenge ahead. City’s next opportunity to recover comes in their upcoming Premier League match against Brighton. They aim to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat and work towards reclaiming the top league position from Liverpool.
