Facts
Sporting Lisbon still winless in Germany
Borussia Dortmund will face Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening (kick-off 20:45 CET). The Black and Yellows have won each of their four previous home games against Portuguese opposition, beating Benfica, Boavista twice and, most recently, FC Porto.
Facts on Borussia Dortmund
- Thomas Tuchel's team are currently top of Group F on the same number of points as Real Madrid (seven).
- The 2-1 victory in Portugal means that Borussia Dortmund would secure qualification to the knockout stages with a home win over Sporting, who trail Group F front-runners BVB and Real Madrid by four points.
- BVB have lost just one of the nine home games they have played in UEFA competitions since the start of last season.
- Dortmund have a 100% record at home to Portuguese opposition (four wins from four matches).
Facts on Sporting
- Sporting occupy third position in Group F. Prior to their defeat by Dortmund on Matchday 3, they had suffered a narrow 2-1 loss at the hands of Real Madrid before overcoming Legia Warsaw 2-0.
- The Lisbon-based club have never previously won in Germany (one draw, 11 defeats).
- Prior to Friday's goalless draw with CD Nacional, Sporting had scored at least once in each of their previous 21 competitive matches.