27 September 2016 at 18:45
Match Summary
Sporting CP defeated Legia Warszawa 2:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2016. Goals were scored by B. Ruiz 28′, B. Dost 37′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Sporting CP had 57% possession while Legia Warszawa held 43%. Sporting CP had 16 shots (5 on target) compared to 5 (0 on target) for Legia Warszawa. Sporting CP made 3 substitutions, Legia Warszawa made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Sporting CP and Legia Warszawa — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Adrien Silva
Match Statistics
Sporting CP had 57% possession against Legia Warszawa's 43%. Sporting CP registered 16 shots (5 on target) while Legia Warszawa managed 5 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 8–3. Fouls committed: 10–16.
Lineups
Sporting CP lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Jorge Jesus, while Legia Warszawa deployed a 4-2-3-1 under J. Magiera.
Defensive Solidity
Sporting CP deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Legia Warszawa's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sporting CP field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Legia Warszawa's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sporting CP start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Legia Warszawa averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: Jorge Jesus
Substitutes
Coach: J. Magiera
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sporting CP have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Legia Warszawa show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Sporting CP vs Legia Warszawa Head to Head Results
Sporting CP and Legia Warszawa have met 1 times — Sporting CP won 0, Legia Warszawa won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Legia Warszawa leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 1 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (0 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–0 in 2016.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 23 Apr 2026