Sporting Lisbon delivered a stunning performance, thrashing Manchester City 4-1 in a match that served as a perfect farewell for their coach, Rúben Amorim. This victory marked City's third consecutive defeat, raising questions about their current form. In the latest episode of Football Weekly Extra, host Max Rushden was joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, and Philippe Auclair to discuss the Champions League matches from Tuesday night. The panel highlighted the impressive display by Viktor Gyökeres, who scored a hat-trick, and pondered the implications of Amorim's departure for Sporting's future in the tournament. Listeners are encouraged to rate, review, and share the podcast on various platforms, and to engage with the conversation on social media or via email.

Rúben Amorim found himself in the spotlight after delivering a memorable farewell to Sporting fans, despite his reluctance to embrace the attention. The outgoing manager led his team to a stunning Champions League victory over Manchester City on an emotionally charged night at the José Alvalade Stadium. As the final whistle blew, Amorim made his way onto the pitch, initially holding onto his gilet. Realizing that the next few moments would be better spent without it, he quickly stepped off to discard the garment. This minor misstep was overshadowed by the extraordinary events of the evening. His team faced an early setback, conceding a goal just four minutes into the match. However, they managed to hold onto a narrow deficit during a tense first half, where Manchester City seemed poised to end Amorim's tenure on a disheartening note. The second half, however, saw Sporting execute a remarkable turnaround, ultimately overpowering the English champions. With this impressive result, Amorim's next challenge awaits him in Manchester: managing expectations. He wasted no time addressing the United fans after the match, emphasizing the need for caution. “This means nothing,” he stated firmly. “Don’t take anything from this. We were lucky. It was a one-off. It doesn’t mean anything.”