Match Report
2 points and 4 places separated them: Sporting CP 7th with 16, Paris Saint Germain 11th with 14. Paris Saint Germain's recent output lagged their position: 26th on form over five rounds while 11th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.13/1.38 for Sporting CP and 2.63/1.38 for Paris Saint Germain (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.69.
The venue was Estádio José Alvalade, with room for 52,095 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Sporting CP: Luis Suárez (74'), Luis Suárez (90') · Paris Saint Germain: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (79')
Key stats
Possession: Sporting CP 25% · Paris Saint Germain 75% · Total shots: 10-28 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 2-10