Champions League holders PSG fall in Lisbon

Champions League holders PSG fall in Lisbon

Luis Suarez scored twice for Sporting in the second half, sealing the 2-1 victory with a 90th-minute header.

Sporting Lisbon’s Luis Suarez (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Paris St-Germain during the match. (EPA Images pic)
LISBON:
Champions League titleholders Paris St-Germain lost 2-1 at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday to jeopardise their chances of a top-eight finish and direct qualification for the last 16.

Luis Suarez scored twice for Sporting in the second half, sealing victory with a 90th-minute header after substitute Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had equalised for PSG.

Following victories for Real Madrid and Tottenham, PSG with 13 points, have dropped to fifth place provisionally before Wednesday’s matches – closely followed by Sporting.

Their home game against Newcastle in eight days will determine whether the Parisians avoid the two-legged playoff in February.

Despite being largely dominant, PSG were unable to convert their early advantage into goals.

Lisbon striker Suarez ignited the home crowd with a clinical finish to beat Lucas Chevalier after 74 minutes. A poorly cleared corner followed by an unfortunate deflection proved fatal to the hitherto impenetrable Parisian defence.

Kvaratskhelia levelled after 79 minutes but Suarez struck again late.

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