Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Sporting CP 3-1 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
3–1
FT
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Dec 9, 2025

Bayern Munich defeated Sporting CP 3–1 at the Allianz Arena, securing a vital three points in the UEFA Champions League. The game saw an own goal from J. Kimmich early on followed by two quick strikes from S. Gnabry and L. Karl, cementing Bayern's lead before Jonathan Tah added a fourth goal late.

Key Facts

  • • Bayern Munich 3–1 Sporting CP (UEFA Champions League)
  • • J. Kimmich scored an own goal in the 54th minute.
  • • S. Gnabry netted a goal at 65' with an assist from M. Olise.
  • • L. Karl found the back of the net at 69', assisted by Konrad Laimer.
  • • Jonathan Tah scored the final goal in the 77th minute, assisted by S. Gnabry.

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 44 J. Stanisic (D)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 45 A. Pavlovic (M)
  • 17 M. Olise (M)
  • 42 L. Karl (M)
  • 7 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 S. Ulreich
  • 40 J. Urbig
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae
  • 8 L. Goretzka
  • 11 N. Jackson
  • 19 A. Davies
  • 20 T. Bischof
  • 21 H. Ito
  • 22 R. Guerreiro
  • 36 W. Mike

Sporting CP

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Silva (G)
  • 22 I. Fresneda (D)
  • 72 E. Quaresma (D)
  • 26 O. Diomande (D)
  • 2 Matheus Reis (D)
  • 20 M. Araujo (D)
  • 10 G. Catamo (M)
  • 42 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 52 J. Simoes (M)
  • 27 Alisson Santos (M)
  • 97 L. Suarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Virginia
  • 41 Diego Callai
  • 5 H. Morita
  • 13 G. Vagiannidis
  • 14 G. Kochorashvili
  • 25 G. Inacio
  • 28 R. Ribeiro
  • 58 F. Goncalves
  • 70 S. Blopa
  • 73 E. Felicissimo
  • 89 F. Ioannidis
  • 91 R. Mangas

Timeline

  1. Sporting CP
    54' Sporting CP Goal · Own Goal
    J. Kimmich · Assist: J. Simoes
  2. Bayern Munich
    65' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gnabry · Assist: M. Olise
  3. Sporting CP
    66' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alisson Santos · On: R. Mangas
  4. Bayern Munich
    69' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Karl · Assist: Konrad Laimer
  5. Sporting CP
    71' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hjulmand

    Argument

  6. Bayern Munich
    76' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Karl · On: R. Guerreiro
  7. Bayern Munich
    77' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonathan Tah · Assist: S. Gnabry
  8. Sporting CP
    80' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Quaresma · On: Giorgos Vagiannidis
  9. Sporting CP
    80' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Catamo · On: F. Ioannidis
  10. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Pavlovic · On: L. Goretzka
  11. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: A. Davies
  12. Bayern Munich
    88' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Stanisic · On: H. Ito
  13. Sporting CP
    90'+2 Sporting CP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Araujo · On: S. Blopa
  14. Sporting CP
    90'+2 Sporting CP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Simoes · On: H. Morita
  15. Bayern Munich
    90'+4 Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Konrad Laimer

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich Sporting CP
Fouls 11 5
Pass Accuracy 93% 89%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 4
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 681 423
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 9 0
xG 2.10 0.28
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 636 377
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 9 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayern Munich took control after J. Kimmich's own goal, followed closely by a quick two-goal sequence to secure a comfortable lead.
  • ▸ Sporting CP failed to capitalize on their substitutions and remained one goal behind despite efforts to stage a comeback.