Sporting faces Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League

Sporting faces Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, aiming for a win after a recent loss. Following the dismissal of coach Rui Borges, Tiago Fernandes takes charge. Sporting has six points and seeks to improve its standing after a defeat to LASK Linz. Shakhtar, with four points, has had mixed results, including a draw with PSV and a win against AEK. The match is set for 17:45, officiated by Ivan Kruzliak from Slovakia. FC Porto will also play Napoli on Wednesday, still seeking their first points.