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PSG falter as Suarez leads Sporting to victory
- On January 20, 2026, Sporting CP beat holders Paris St Germain 2-1 at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon as Luis Suarez scored twice, including a final-minute header.
- Despite territorial control, Paris St Germain struggled to fashion clear chances, with VAR disallowing three goals including Warren Zaire‑Emery's after half an hour, while Sporting goalkeeper Rui Silva made key saves from Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz and Bradley Barcola.
- Sporting created several promising opportunities as Marquinhos, PSG defender, twice missed headers and Ousmane Dembele, PSG forward, missed close-range three minutes before the break.
- The defeat jeopardises Paris St Germain's bid to qualify directly for the Champions League last 16, reshuffling group standings and increasing pressure ahead of remaining fixtures.
- In eight days, PSG face Newcastle United at home to avoid a two-legged playoff, while Sporting travel to Athletic Bilbao with both teams leading ninth-placed Inter by one point.
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PSG's bid for top eight finish jeopardized after Lisbon loss
Despite being largely dominant, Paris Saint-Germain struggled to create genuine chances, their combinations around the penalty area proving too weak and predictable for the Lisbon defense. 'The result is disappointing and unfair,' said coach Luis Enrique of the 2-1 defeat.
·Paris, France
Read Full ArticleThe two goals scored this Tuesday by Colombian Luis Suárez gave the victory to Sporting in front of Luis Enrique's PSG 2-1 at home on the seventh day of the Champions League group phase.
The Paris-SG conceded a furious defeat on the sports field (2-1) this Tuesday in the Champions League. Find the tops and flops of this match.
·Paris, France
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right6Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 37% Right
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- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Center
L 25%
C 38%
R 37%
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