Sporting CP kick off their European adventure in the 2024/25 campaign when they entertain Lille in the League phase of the new-look Champions League at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Tuesday.
Sporting continued their blistering form with a commanding 3-0 victory over Arouca on Friday night, extending their perfect start to the season. They'll head into their midweek fixture brimming with confidence, aiming for a sixth straight win.
In contrast, Lille suffered their third consecutive loss, delivering a lackluster performance in a disappointing defeat against newly-promoted Saint-Etienne.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Sporting CP vs. Lille live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this UEFA Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Paramount+, Fubo, ViX
This game is available for live TV broadcast on CBS Sports Network in the United States (US). Streaming options are available on Paramount+ and Fubo, which offers a FREE trial to new subscribers.
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Fan can also choose to stream the game on ViX.
What time does Sporting CP vs. Lille kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal and kicks off on Tuesday, September 17 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 03:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 02:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 01:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 12:00 p.m. |
Sporting CP vs. Lille predicted lineups, team news
Sporting's formidable frontline of Pedro Goncalves, Francisco Trincao, and Viktor Gyokeres is expected to lead the charge on Tuesday. Gyokeres has been in red-hot form this season, already netting eight goals for Sporting, including a hat-trick against Farense.
In total, the Swedish striker has bagged 11 goals and provided five assists for both club and country. He’s also found the back of the net in all three of his previous European home starts.
However, head coach Ruben Amorim might have to cope without his first-choice goalkeeper, Vladan Kovacevic, who recently picked up an ankle injury in training. Franco Israel stepped in for Friday’s match and may need to do so again, while center-back Jeremiah St. Juste is confirmed to be sidelined.
Sporting CP predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Franco (GK) — Quaresma, Diomande, Inacio — Quenda, Morita, Hjulmand, Catamo — Trincao, Goncalves — Gyokeres.
Injured: Jeremiah St. Juste, Vladan Kovacevic
Suspended: None
Lille welcomed Mitchel Bakker to the squad over the weekend, although Ethan Mbappe was sidelined due to a minor injury. Meanwhile, Ngal'ayel Mukau, Hakon Haraldsson, and former Braga player Ismaily remain out of action.
Sporting academy products Rafael Fernandes and Tiago Santos both rose through the ranks in Lisbon, with the latter possibly featuring on the right flank in his return to the Portuguese capital.
In midfield, Angel Gomes, who recently earned his first cap for England, is expected to return to the lineup after being rested on Friday. He’ll likely pair up with Kosovan winger Edon Zhegrova to support Jonathan David, Lille’s top scorer for the past three Ligue 1 campaigns.
Lille predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Chevalier (GK) — Diakite, Mandi, Alexsandro — Santos, Andre, Gomes, Gudmundsson — Zhegrova, Cabella — David.
Injured: Mbappe (doubt), Mukau, Haraldsson, Ismaily
Suspended: None
Sporting CP vs. Lille Prediction
Sporting Lisbon are riding high and look set to grab all three points as Ruben Amorim's squad continues their blistering start to the season. After a sluggish Super Cup loss to Porto, they’ve bounced back with five straight wins, showcasing their red-hot form.
Meanwhile, Bruno Genesio's team is struggling, suffering three consecutive defeats, including domestic losses to PSG and Saint-Etienne. Despite a 2-1 loss in Prague, they did enough to advance to the League phase.
Slavia Prague, who fully deserved their 2-1 win against the French side, are disciplined and well-structured, but they lack the firepower that Sporting boasts. With the likes of red-hot striker Viktor Gyokeres leading the charge, Amorim's side has the attacking edge to make the difference.
- Prediction: Sporting CP 2-1 Lille
Champions League fixture schedule this week
Tuesday, September 17
- BSC Young Boys vs. Aston Villa FC
- Juventus vs. PSV Eindhoven
- AC Milan vs. Liverpool FC
- FC Bayern München vs. GNK Dinamo
- Real Madrid C.F. vs. VfB Stuttgart
- Sporting Clube de Portugal vs. LOSC Lille
Wednesday, September 18
- AC Sparta Praha vs. FC Salzburg
- Bologna FC 1909 vs. FC Shakhtar Donetsk
- Celtic FC vs. ŠK Slovan Bratislava
- Club Brugge KV vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Manchester City vs. FC Internazionale Milano
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Girona FC
Thursday, September 19
- Feyenoord vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- FK Crvena Zvezda vs. SL Benfica
- AS Monaco vs. FC Barcelona
- Atalanta BC vs. Arsenal FC
- Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig
- Stade Brestois 29 vs. SK Sturm Graz
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