Sporting Lisbon defeated Marseille 2-1 in third-round Champions League group stage action. The French side grabbed an early advantage through Igor Paichao's 14th-minute strike but played a man down after Emerson Palmieri received a red card in first-half stoppage time. Geni Katamo leveled the match for the Portuguese club in the 69th minute before Alisson Santos netted the winner with four minutes remaining.
Sporting sits in 12th place with six points while Marseille holds three points in 18th position. The victory strengthened the Portuguese team's campaign as they chase advancement from the group stage. Marseille's numerical disadvantage proved costly as they surrendered their lead and suffered defeat. Both clubs face contrasting fortunes at the competition's midway point.
Sporting sits in 12th place with six points while Marseille holds three points in 18th position. The victory strengthened the Portuguese team's campaign as they chase advancement from the group stage. Marseille's numerical disadvantage proved costly as they surrendered their lead and suffered defeat. Both clubs face contrasting fortunes at the competition's midway point.
