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Shakhtar – Sporting de Lisboa: preview and forecast for the fourth round of the common phase of the Champions League 2026/27 season

We provide predictions for the match between Shakhtar and Sporting de Lisboa in the fourth round of the Champions League common phase for the 2026/27 season. In the fourth round of the Champions League, representatives from Ukraine and Portugal will face each other. "Shakhtar" aims to secure important points in the fight for a playoff spot, while "Sporting" seeks rehabilitation after the failure of the previous round.

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