What's happened
Austrian side LASK has staged a late comeback to beat Sporting CP 3-2 in Lisbon, securing their first European away win in five years and grabbing their first Champions League points of the campaign. The win follows a 5-1 aggregate thriller against Celtic in August.
What's behind the headline?
- The match underlines LASK’s resilience and tactical discipline after a slow start. - Kalajdzic’s 63rd-minute strike shifted momentum, followed by a Danek finish that left Sporting exposed on the break. - The turnaround demonstrates the danger of underestimating mid-table Austrian clubs in Europe and could impact Sporting’s approach in subsequent matches. - Expect Sporting to reassess their defensive structure and press approach in coming fixtures to avoid similar breakdowns.
How we got here
LASK reached the group stage after a dramatic turnaround against Celtic, while Sporting had started strongly in their campaign before this loss. The result marks a historic European away win for LASK and adds to their momentum in this season’s Champions League.
Our analysis
The Scotsman reports LASK’s dramatic comeback, with quotes from Dietmar Kuhbauer praising his players’ belief. Arab News and The Guardian provide match-by-match details of the other European games on the night, including Lyon and Milan’s wins and Palace’s home defeat. The Guardian notes Sage’s return to Selhurst Park and Palace’s late goal threats.
Go deeper
- How will LASK build on this victory in the next group game?
- Can Sporting recover their defensive solidity after this setback?
- What does this mean for the group standings after Matchday 2?
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