Kick-off on January 28, 2026, at 22:00.

In the eighth round of the Champions League league phase, the match between Athletic and Sporting will take place at the San Mamés Stadium. The history of meetings between the two sides includes five matches. In those encounters, the Lisbon club claimed three victories, while the Spanish side came out on top twice. The teams last met in a friendly match in 2024, when the Portuguese side won 3-0.

Athletic has managed to turn things around in the Champions League after a difficult start and is now unbeaten for three consecutive rounds. Victories over Qarabag and Atalanta allowed it, under the guidance of Ernesto Valverde, to collect eight points and become a serious contender for a place in the next stage of the competition. However, in the domestic championship, it is experiencing significant difficulties and is currently positioned in the lower part of the La Liga standings. The hosts are counting on the home-field factor and the support of the San Mamés crowd to secure the required victory and guarantee the continuation of their international season.

Watch the match Athletic — Sporting online on 28.01.2026 on MEGOGO.

Sporting arrives in Spain in excellent form, sitting in second place in the Portuguese league and showing consistency in European competitions. In the previous Champions League round, the Lisbon side defeated PSG, which brought its total to thirteen points. Thanks to its strong performances, it has already secured a place in the playoff round, but it remains motivated to finish inside the top eight of the overall standings. The Portuguese club plans to rely on its attacking potential and the confidence gained from recent victories to earn points away from home and improve its starting position ahead of the round of 16 draw.

Watch the broadcast of the match Athletic — Sporting online on 28.01.2026 on MEGOGO.