Man City fans in Lisbon are expected to turn up in huge numbers on 5 November 2024 when their side play against hosts Sporting Lisbon in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League.
The last two meetings between these sides happened in 2022 and in the same competition. Pep Guardiola led his side to a massive 5-0 in the first leg away from home at Estadio Jose Alvalade before a second leg in Manchester ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
This is a full matchday guide to Estadio Jose Alvalade, especially for Man City fans in Lisbon planning to attend the highly anticipated game. Read further for details.
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How many Man City fans are going to Lisbon?
According to information on Sporting Lisbon vs Man City ticket allocation, there will be at least 2,510 Man City fans in Lisbon on matchday. However, we expect more than 3,000 away supporters inside Estadio Jose Alvalade on matchday.
With Man City announcing that tickets for their clash with Sporting CP are now sold out, some supporters are expected to acquire tickets from third-party resale platforms such as SeatPick, LiveFootballTickets or StubHub.
Where will Man City fans in Lisbon sit at Estadio Jose Alvalade?
Man City fans in Lisbon will occupy the South Stand at Estadio Jose Alvalade. It is the designated seating location for away fans who visit the venue on matchdays.
Also known as Stand A, the South Stand at Sporting CP's home ground can accommodate up to 24,242 supporters. So, while only 2,510 Sporting CP vs Man City tickets have been allocated to the away side, those who have acquired tickets elsewhere ahead of the clash are expected to fill up more spaces.
Man City head to Estadio Jose Alvalade when coach Ruben Amorim agreed to a Manchester United switch following the sacking of Erik ten Hag. It should be remembered that Amorim was previously linked with a potential move to Etihad Stadium should Pep Guardiola leave.
Recent developments undoubtedly put Amorim under pressure to defeat the Cityzens and leave Estadio Jose Alvalade as a hero.
?? BREAKING: Manchester United are set to pay €10m exit clause for Rúben Amorim to become new manager, here we go!
Sporting confirm formal communication received from #MUFC for Amorim to be appointed.
Amorim has already said yes to Man Utd proposal and project. pic.twitter.com/v17tR1oqlm
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 29, 2024
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Where Man City fans in Lisbon can eat & drink
Lisbon is approximately 100 square kilometres. The city hosts two of the most popular football clubs in Primera Liga, Sporting CP and S.L. Benfica, so you would expect to run out of options when it comes to finding an ideal beer joint or eatery.
Most importantly, once you land in Lisbon, having a pint of local brews such as Ginjinha, Sagres beer, Vinho Verde, or Madeira should be top of your bucket list ahead of the Sporting CP vs. Man City clash on 5 November.
The following are some of the places where Man City fans in Lisbon can eat and drink during their stay in the Portuguese capital.
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa. – Praça dos Restauradores, 1250-188 Lisbon, Portugal
- Cicero Bistrot. – R. Saraiva de Carvalho 171, 1350-264 Lisboa, Portugal
- The Lisbon Club 55. – Tv. da Portuguesa 53, 1200-401 Lisboa, Portugal
- O Cantinho do Sa -R. António Stromp A, 1750-147 Lisboa, Portugal
- Grog Pub Sandwich bar. – Alvalade Square 3C, 1700-035 Lisbon, Portugal
How to get Estadio Jose Alvalade: Guide for Man City fans in Lisbon
With a rich network of roads and rails, getting around Lisbon and even to Estadio Jose Alvalade should be easy for visiting Man City fans.
The home ground to Sporting CP is located in the northern part of the city and is only seven kilometres away from the city centre and just two kilometres from rivals Benfica's stadium, Estadio da Luz.
Since the stadium is on the E1 motorway, the metro is the quickest and most convenient means of transport from the city centre to the venue. Use the yellow or green metro lines and alight at Campo Granda station near the stadium. Man City fans in Lisbon can also use a taxi or a bus to reach the stadium within four minutes. Use bus line 736, which ply the route every 15 minutes and charges $3.
A taxi from the city centre to Estadio Jose Alvalade should take approximately eight minutes covering a distance of 7.5 kilometres. Subway trains are the cheapest option for Man City fans in Lisbon looking to save on costs and should take approximately 16 minutes for just $2 or up to $8 per trip. Metro Lisboa plies the route every 10 minutes.
Walking to Estadio Jose Alvade from the city centre isn't a bad idea but considering that would take you up to 1 hour and 13 minutes, it is not always a viable option for football fans.