Glasgow City too Battle Sporting Lisbon in Europa Cup Last 16
GLASGOW,SCOTLAND – Glasgow City have been drawn against Sporting Club from Lisbon in a challenging last 16 tie in the Europa Cup,marking a significant test for the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) leaders. The draw sets the stage for a compelling two-legged affair against a strong Portuguese side currently competing at the top of their domestic league.
This matchup represents a crucial stage in Glasgow City’s European campaign, offering a pathway to the quarter-finals and a potential run deep into the tournament. For Sporting Lisbon, its an prospect to showcase their growing strength in women’s football on an international stage. The stakes are high as both teams aim to solidify their position as contenders in European competition.
Glasgow City earned their place in the last 16 after a dramatic qualifying campaign, overcoming Athlone Town and, most recently, HB Koge. Their victory over the Danish side was especially hard-fought, requiring two stoppage-time goals to secure a 6-5 aggregate win on Wednesday. Sporting Lisbon also impressed in qualifying, convincingly defeating Rosengard of Sweden 5-2 over two legs.
The first leg will be played at Glasgow city’s home ground on November 11th or 12th, with the return leg scheduled for the Portuguese capital on November 19th or 20th. A win would see Glasgow City face either Ajax or Hammarby in the quarter-finals. Looking further ahead, potential semi-final opponents include Anderlecht, Austria Wien, Sparta Prague, or Young Boys.
Interestingly, Glasgow City experienced a setback earlier this season, being eliminated from Champions League qualifying by Austria Wien in August. This prior encounter adds an extra layer of intrigue should they progress to the semi-final stage.
Domestically, Glasgow City are enjoying a dominant run in the SWPL, currently boasting seven wins and one draw. Sporting Lisbon are also performing strongly in Portugal, sitting level with league leaders Benfica on 10 points after four matches, indicating a competitive edge heading into the Europa Cup tie.
