FC Bayern München 3-1 Sporting CP: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of FC Bayern München 3-1 Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday, 09 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

FC Bayern München beat Sporting CP 3-1 in a competitive encounter. The first half ended goalless, with both sides creating chances but failing to convert, including an early VAR check on Lennart Karl in the 6th minute that did not lead to a goal. Sporting took the lead in the 54th minute through an own goal by Joshua Kimmich, assisted by João Simões, which shifted momentum after Bayern’s recent mixed form that included a loss to Arsenal but wins against Paris Saint-Germain and others.

Bayern responded strongly in the second half, equalising through Serge Gnabry in the 65th minute with an assist from Michael Olise, before Lennart Karl put them ahead in the 69th minute, assisted by Konrad Laimer. Jonathan Tah extended the lead in the 77th minute, assisted by Gnabry, just after Raphaël Guerreiro replaced Karl. Yellow cards were shown to Joshua Kimmich and Morten Hjulmand in the 71st minute, and Konrad Laimer in stoppage time, but Bayern’s substitutions helped maintain control, building on their strong recent wins to secure the points despite Sporting’s form that featured a win over Club Brugge and a draw with Juventus.

Bayern dominated possession with 62% compared to Sporting’s 38%, which allowed them to control much of the game’s tempo and create more attacking opportunities, as seen in their higher count of successful dribbles at 62 against 53. They also edged corners 4-3, pointing to sustained pressure in the opposition half, while recording three assists to Sporting’s zero, underlining their sharper final-third play without any penalties or injury-time goals influencing the scoreline.

Both teams made five substitutions each, with Bayern bringing on players like Raphaël Guerreiro for Lennart Karl at 77’, Hiroki Ito for Josip Stanisic at 88’, Alphonso Davies for Serge Gnabry at 88’, Leon Goretzka for Aleksandar Pavlovic at 88’, and Nicolas Jackson for Harry Kane at 90+2’, helping to freshen up their side late on; Sporting introduced Ricardo Mangas for Alisson Santos at 66’, Fotis Ioannidis for Geny Catamo at 80’, Georgios Vagiannidis for Eduardo Quaresma at 81’, Hidemasa Morita for João Simões at 90+2’, and Salvador Blopa for Maxi Araújo at 90+2’. Discipline saw Bayern pick up two yellow cards and Sporting one, with no reds, reflecting a match that stayed competitive without major disruptions.

The game turned in the second half after a goalless first period marked by an early VAR review involving Lennart Karl at 6’, which did not result in a score. Sporting broke the deadlock at 54’ when Joshua Kimmich scored an own goal from João Simões’ assist, but Bayern quickly fought back with Serge Gnabry’s equaliser at 65’, assisted by Michael Olise, followed by Lennart Karl’s goal at 69’ from Konrad Laimer’s pass.

Yellow cards to Joshua Kimmich and Morten Hjulmand at 71’ added tension, but Bayern pulled ahead at 77’ through Jonathan Tah, assisted by Gnabry, right after Raphaël Guerreiro came on for Karl. Late substitutions bolstered Bayern’s defence, with Hiroki Ito replacing Josip Stanisic, Alphonso Davies for Gnabry, Leon Goretzka for Aleksandar Pavlovic all at 88’, and Nicolas Jackson for Harry Kane at 90+2’, while Sporting’s changes like Fotis Ioannidis for Geny Catamo at 80’ could not spark a comeback, ending with Konrad Laimer’s yellow at 90+4’.

FC Bayern München lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which supported their possession-based approach and allowed players like Serge Gnabry to thrive in attacking roles, contributing a goal and an assist. Key partnerships were evident in midfield, with Konrad Laimer assisting Lennart Karl’s goal, while Jonathan Tah anchored the defence and added a late goal. Substitutes such as Raphaël Guerreiro, who replaced Karl, and others like Alphonso Davies and Leon Goretzka helped maintain structure in the closing stages.

Sporting CP set up in a 5-4-1 shape, focusing on defensive solidity and counter-attacks, with João Simões providing the assist for Joshua Kimmich’s own goal. Morten Hjulmand’s midfield presence was notable until his yellow card, while substitutions like Ricardo Mangas for Alisson Santos and Fotis Ioannidis for Geny Catamo aimed to inject energy. The setup limited Bayern at times but could not prevent the hosts’ second-half surge.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Serge Gnabry, who stood out with one goal and one assist, along with two key passes that helped drive Bayern’s comeback. His contributions were pivotal in turning the game around after Sporting’s opener, showcasing his effectiveness in creating and finishing chances. Gnabry’s performance underlined his importance before he was replaced by Alphonso Davies late on.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Sporting CP (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Arsenal (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Paris Saint Germain (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Club Brugge (H)
• Win: 5-1 vs Pafos FC (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs FC Bayern München (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Club Brugge (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Juventus (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Olympique Marseille (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Napoli (A)

FC Bayern München have just secured a 3-1 win over Sporting CP, building on their recent form that includes victories against Paris Saint-Germain, Club Brugge and Pafos FC despite a loss to Arsenal. Currently sitting second on 15 points, they will look to maintain their strong position when they face FSV Mainz 05 on 2025-12-14 at 16:30, with the opposition currently TBC on TBC points. This fixture offers a chance to chase further European qualification and pull clear at the top end of the table.

Sporting CP have just suffered a 3-1 defeat to FC Bayern München, adding to a mixed recent run that features a win over Club Brugge, a draw with Juventus and a loss to Napoli. Positioned 13th on 10 points, they need to bounce back in their next match against AVS on 2025-12-13 at 20:30, with the opposition currently TBC on TBC points. The game represents an opportunity to climb away from mid-table and regain momentum in the league.

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