Sporting CP - LASK

Can Sporting CP maintain their momentum in the Champions League when they host LASK at Estadio Jose Alvalade on 21 October 2026? The hosts arrive in strong form, having secured a 2-0 victory over Lens in their most recent European outing. The expected XI, featuring forwards Nestory Irankunda and Luis Suarez, will look to exploit a LASK defence that conceded six goals against Liverpool recently. Sporting CP must navigate the absence of Zeno Debast and Rodrigo Zalazar as they aim to build on their solid start to the campaign.

LASK travel to Portugal looking to recover from a difficult run in the competition, having lost both of their opening matches. While their domestic form remains productive, highlighted by a 4-0 win over Austria Lustenau, they face a stern test against a disciplined Sporting CP side. With George Bello and Moses Usor sidelined, LASK will rely on Sasa Kalajdzic to lead the line and disrupt the home side's rhythm in this crucial matchday 3 encounter.