Sporting CP are still searching for their first Champions League win post-Rúben Amorim, and they’ll need to snap that streak fast as Borussia Dortmund come to town.
Rui Borges has steadied the ship, but Sporting’s recent heartbreak against Porto — conceding a 94th-minute equalize — won’t help their confidence. However, their seven-match unbeaten run at home suggests they won’t roll over easily.
Dortmund, meanwhile, are adjusting to life under Niko Kovač, but his debut didn’t go as planned — a 2-1 loss to Stuttgart extended their defensive struggles. They haven’t kept a clean sheet since November, but their 22 goals in the UCL league phase prove they can outgun opponents.
The Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Sporting CP vs. Borussia Dortmund live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live stream: Paramount+
This game is available on CBS Sports Network for live TV broadcasts. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
What time does Sporting CP vs. Borussia Dortmund kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal and kicks off on Tuesday, February 11 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Feb. 11 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Feb. 11 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Feb. 11 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Feb. 11 | 12:00 p.m. |
Sporting CP vs. Borussia Dortmund predicted lineups, team news
Sporting will be without Morten Hjulmand due to suspension, adding to their growing list of absentees, including Pedro Gonçalves and Nuno Santos.
Despite their red cards against Porto, Matheus Reis and Ousmane Diomande are cleared to play, providing a boost for Rui Borges. The big question is whether Viktor Gyökeres, fresh off a thigh injury, can pick up where he left off with his staggering 34-goal tally.
Sporting CP XI (4-3-3, right to left): Israel (GK) — Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo — Braganca, Debast, Morita — Trincao, Gyokeres, Quenda.
Injuries: Goncalves, SantosSuspensions: Hjulmand
Dortmund’s injury woes are far less concerning, with only Felix Nmecha and deadline-day signing Carney Chukwuemeka in doubt.
The visitors can count on Serhou Guirassy, who matched Robert Lewandowski with nine Champions League goals in the league phase.
Borussia Dortmund predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kobel (GK) — Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini — Sabitzer, Gross — Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens — Guirassy.
Injuries: Nmecha, ChukwuemekaSuspensions: None
Sporting CP vs. Borussia Dortmund Prediction
With both teams adjusting to new leadership and battling inconsistency, a tightly contested first leg seems inevitable.
Dortmund’s defensive woes persist, but Gyökeres’ fitness concerns could limit Sporting’s firepower, making a draw the most likely outcome.
- Prediction: Sporting 1-1 Dortmund
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, February 11
- Brest vs. PSG (12:45 pm)
- Juventus vs. PSV (3:00 pm)
- Manchester City vs. Real Madrid (3:00 pm)
- Sporting CP vs. Borussia Dortmund (3:00 pm)
Wednesday, February 12
- Club Brugge vs. Atalanta (12:45 pm)
- Celtic vs. Bayern Munich (3:00 pm)
- Feyenoord vs. AC Milan (3:00 pm)
- Monaco vs. Benfica (3:00 pm)
