BILBAO, Spain (Jan. 28, 2026) (Interstat) — Sporting CP opened its Champions League campaign with a chaotic 3-2 road victory over Athletic Club at San Mamés on Wednesday.

The visitors twice erased one-goal deficits before netting a stoppage-time winner. Oihan Sancet put Athletic Club ahead in the third minute, only for Ousmane Diomandé to equalize for Sporting in the 12th. Gorka Guruzeta restored the hosts’ lead in the 28th, but Trincão leveled again at 62 minutes. Substitute Alisson Santos then delivered the decisive blow for Sporting in the fourth minute of added time.

The frantic match featured 12 yellow cards. The result defied pregame projections that slightly favored the Basque side.