Sporting CP-Real Madrid, first clash to book place in Champions League group stage, live on Realmadrid TV

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Sporting Club de Portugal and Real Madrid face each other this Tuesday in the first leg of the playoff tie that will give access to the group stage of the Champions League.

The match will be played at the José Alvalade Stadium starting at 21:00 CEST and can be followed live on Realmadrid TV.

Key points

• Real Madrid has won its 3 previous matches
• Sporting CP has won 4 times, drawn once, and lost one of their 6 matches played
• Real Madrid has won 3 out of the past 5 times it has faced Sporting CP

Statements

"We put in a lot of effort and the team deserved to win. We knew it would be a tough game, but we played with a lot of personality”, said Carlo Ancelotti after the win against Celta.

"We have to improve, that's clear. We know we have to do better. We have to get better on the ball and defend better. The team is fine, the mood is good, we are united. Tomorrow we have a big game and we have to give our all", said Rúben Amorim, Sporting CP's coach, ahead of the match against Real Madrid.