Sporting CP defeated Lens 2-0 away in France on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, marking their second victory in this season’s Champions League. Luis Suarez extended his scoring run to eight consecutive matches, opening the scoring before Issa Doumbia sealed the win in the second half.
Luis Suarez continued his scoring run on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, helping Sporting CP secure a 2-0 victory against RC Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in France. The strike marked the eighth consecutive match in which Suarez has found the net, propelling the Portuguese side to two wins from two games in this season’s Champions League. Elsewhere in the tournament, Barcelona maintained a 100% start to the season with a 4-1 win over Galatasaray, while Bayern Munich was held to a 3-3 draw by Viking in Norway.
Sporting CP Claims Control at Stade Bollaert-Delelis
The visiting Portuguese representatives started the match effectively, breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute. Suarez met a pass from Nestory Irankunda to score the opening goal. Despite sustained pressure from Lens seeking an equalizer after the break, the Sporting defense held firm.
In the 75th minute, Issa Doumbia doubled the advantage for the visitors, securing the final scoreline and locking down the three points. With the result, Sporting reached six points in the competition, while Lens remained on three points.
Upcoming Champions League Fixtures for Sporting and Lens
Looking ahead to the next matchweek in the tournament, Sporting will return home to host LASK Linz. Meanwhile, Lens will face a trip away to play Club Brugge.