Match Centre

Sporting CP's 3-1 win was fully deserved despite Galatasaray's 59% possession advantage, converting their limited chances efficiently. The Portuguese side scored three goals from just five shots on target, while Galatasaray managed only one goal from three on target despite registering 10 total shots. An early own goal (5') set the tone, with Geny Catamo (27') and Rodrigo Zalazar (63') adding well-taken strikes alongside Luis Suárez's penalty (57').

Sporting were notably more direct, with 50% of their eight shots coming from outside the box compared to Galatasaray's 20%. The Turkish side's 4-2-3-1 generated eight shots inside the box but lacked precision (just 30% on target). The decisive stat was Sporting's superior shot conversion rate (37.5% of total shots scored) versus Galatasaray's 10%, highlighting their clinical edge despite 11 fewer total passes.