Luis Suárez Faces Former Team in Sporting’s Champions League Return
On October 22, 2025, Sporting Lisbon will face Olympique Marseille in the UEFA Champions League. The match is set to take place at the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.
Luis Suárez Returns to UEFA Champions League
This match marks an important moment for Colombian forward Luis Suárez. Suárez made his Champions League debut with Marseille in 2022. During that season, he played four group stage matches without scoring. Afterward, he joined Almería, where he became a notable scorer before returning to the Champions League with Sporting this season.
Match Details
- Date: October 22, 2025
- Time: 16:00 (ARG/URU/CHI) / 14:00 (COL/PER/ECU)
- Venue: José Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon
- Broadcast: Available live on Disney+ (for South America only)
Team Performance and Standings
Both teams arrive at this game with three points each in the group stage. Suárez scored a penalty in Sporting’s recent loss to Napoli. He hopes to add to his current tally after having a strong season with seven goals, including six in the domestic league and one in the Champions League.
Sporting Lisbon currently ranks second in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, trailing Porto by three points. The team boasts the highest scoring attack in the league, netting 20 goals in eight matches. In the Champions League, they sit in 14th place.
Conversely, Marseille leads the French Ligue 1, holding an unbeaten record with 18 points. English forward Mason Greenwood has been a standout player for the French side, especially with his contributions in the Champions League, where the team ranks 12th.
Previous Encounter
The last meeting between these two teams ended in a victory for Marseille, who won 2-0 on October 12, 2022. Both teams will be eager for a win to boost their standings in the prestigious tournament.
As the UEFA Champions League continues to heat up, fans can expect an exciting matchup between Sporting and Marseille.
