Ruben Amorim has explained the reason behind his Sporting Lisbon side’s smashing win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Sporting Lisbon Vs Manchester City
Amorim’s side came from behind to annihilate the Cityzens 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League, as they maintained their unbeaten run across all competitions this season.
Phil Foden had raced Manchester City into the lead early on in the fixture before Viktor Gyokeres equalized for the hosts minutes before the end of the first period.
Maximiliano Araujo completed the comeback for Sporting Lisbon in the opening phase of the second half before Gyokeres extended their lead 11 minutes before the hour mark.
Erling Haaland had an opportunity to reduce the deficit for Manchester City via a penalty but he fluffed his lines.
Viktor Gyokeres secured his hat-trick in the 80th minute through a well-taken penalty, as Ruben Amorim picked up a resounding victory in his final home game with Sporting Lisbon.
Ruben Amorim Gives Reason For Sporting Lisbon’s Huge Victory Over Manchester City
Speaking after the affair, Amorim attributed Sporting Lisbon’s victory to the club’s environment alongside other factors.
The 39-year-old said: “It was written. The first half was very tough. We were very lucky. In the second half, we scored twice in the first minutes. The environment, everything helped us.
“It was an amazing night, a good moment. We all deserve it here. We started so low four years ago, an amazing day.”
The Estadio Jose Alvalade was filled to capacity for the immense clash, with over 47,000 spectators present to witness the action.
Ruben Amorim To Manchester United
Ruben Amorim was confirmed as manager of Manchester United on Friday, November 1, 2024, following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag on October 28, 2024.
Amorim will assume his position as boss of the Old Trafford side on November 11, 2024.
The Portuguese remains unbeaten across all competitions this campaign, with Sporting Lisbon in a favorable position in all competitions they are involved in.
Pep Guardiola’s Thoughts After Witnessing His Side’s Embarrassing Loss
Pep Guardiola has also provided his comments after the 4-1 demolition his side suffered, with the Spaniard sharing that he will only face Amorim as Manchester United boss in the Premier League and possibly in the FA Cup.
Manchester United are currently struggling in the league and Europa and Guardiola hastily pointed out where he would be battling with Ruben Amorim next.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have been beaten in their last 3 matches, having lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup, 2-1 to Bournemouth in the Premier League and 4-1 to Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League.
Sharing his thoughts following the game against the Portuguese giants, Guardiola said: “We will face them (Manchester United) two times in the Premier League and maybe the FA Cup.”
“In the Champions League, it is not possible.”
Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim has his work cut out for him at Manchester United and it will be fascinating to see how he fares handling the English side.
The highly-rated young manager would end his spell with Sporting Lisbon on November 10, 2024, with an away game against former club Braga.
