Champions League 2016-17 : Real Madrid beats Sporting 2-1
LISBON, Nov. 22, 2016 (AMP) — Champions League 2016-17 : Real Madrid defeated Sporting Lisbon by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Champions League group stage game on Tuesday night at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon.
Real Madrid dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by French defender Raphaël Varane in the 29th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, Los Blancos further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Benzema with just 3 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put Real Madrid second in Group F with 11 points. Sporting is third with 3 points. In their last game, Real Madrid will meet group leaders Borussia Dortmund at the Estádio José Alvalade on December 7, while Sporting Lisbon will face Legia Warsaw.
Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Sporting Lisbon
Real Madrid
- 22 November 2016
- 20:45
- Lisbon
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Borussia Dortmund | 13 |
| Real Madrid | 11 |
| Sporting Lisbon | 3 |
| Legia Warsaw | 1 |