Sporting Lisbon host Austria’s LASK Linz at their home ground in the third round of the Champions League, in a match that appears to have contrasting numbers. Sporting sit in sixth place with 6 points from two wins, scoring 5 goals and conceding one, while LASK Linz are in 33rd place without points after two losses, scoring 3 goals and conceding 7.
Sporting’s recent results show 4 wins and a draw, most notably a 2-0 away win against Lens in the Champions League on 13 October 2026, and a 2-2 draw with Sporting Braga in the Portuguese league on 7 March 2026. On the other hand, LASK Linz lost 3-6 at home to Liverpool in the Champions League on 14 October 2026.
When is the Sporting Lisbon vs LASK Linz match?
The match will be played on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at the Sporting Lisbon Stadium. The time in Morocco and Algeria is 20:00, and in Saudi Arabia and Egypt is 22:00.
What channels are broadcasting the Sporting Lisbon vs LASK Linz match in the Champions League?
The match will be broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, the Gulf) on beIN SPORTS 6. In Germany and Croatia, it will be on Arena Sport 10. The channel may vary depending on the package and country, so it is advisable to check the local broadcast schedule.
Team lineups
Expected lineup for Sporting Lisbon
The expected lineup is based on the last official starting lineup in the match against Lens on 13 October 2026, and may change.
- Goalkeeper: Adan
- Defence: Inacio, Coates, Reis, Matheus
- Midfield: Hjulmand, Goncalves, Trincao
- Attack: Goncalves, Paulinho, Santos
Expected lineup for LASK Linz
The expected lineup is based on the last official starting lineup in the match against Liverpool on 14 October 2026, and may change.
- Goalkeeper: Schlager
- Defence: Wiesinger, Bognar, Lucas, Renner
- Midfield: Horvath, Michorl, Sturm
- Attack: Entrup, Planic, Soule
Sporting are expected to impose a style of possession and fast counter-attacks, while LASK Linz seek to compensate for their heavy defeat. The match is important for Arab fans to follow Sporting’s stars.