"Sporting CP joined Europe's heavyweights in the Champions League's last 16 after a dramatic 3-2 comeback win at Athletic Club. The Portuguese side were reliant on results elsewhere going their way to have a realistic hope of a top-eight finish even with a victory on Wednesday. But as Real Madrid were beaten and Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United drew with one another, Sporting were struggling to hold up their end of the bargain heading into stoppage time."
"Sporting had trailed twice in the first half to goals from Oihan Sancet, cancelled out by Ousmane Diomande, and Gorka Guruzeta. Trincao equalised a second time just past the hour mark, however, setting the stage for a stunning finale as Alisson Santos snatched a 94th-minute winner on the breakaway. The result saw Athletic eliminated altogether and lifted Sporting to seventh, improbably knocking Madrid into the play-off round."
Sporting CP secured a place in the Champions League last 16 with a dramatic 3-2 comeback win at Athletic Club, scoring a stoppage-time winner. Sporting trailed twice in the first half to Oihan Sancet and Gorka Guruzeta but saw goals from Ousmane Diomande and Trincao restore parity. Alisson Santos finished a breakaway for a 94th-minute winner. Real Madrid were knocked into the play-off round after defeat, while Atalanta also dropped to the play-offs following Union Saint-Gilloise's 1-0 victory. Benfica's superior goal difference eliminated Pafos and Marseille, with Benfica scoring a last-gasp fourth through goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.
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