Sporting Lisbon v Bayern Munich Live

Sporting Lisbon play hosts to German champions Bayern Munich as the two clubs meet in the first leg of the last 16 in the UEFA Champions League, which you can see right here at www.oleolefootball.com from 19:45 GMT on Wednesday 25^th February 2009 with European football live.

Sporting have recovered from a winter blip in the Portuguese Liga to climb back into third, with their most recent victory coming at the hands of rivals and fellow title contenders Benfica where Liedson netted a brace to secure a precious 3-2 win. That result pulled Sporting level on points with Benfica as they now sit 4 points behind league leaders Porto.

The Portuguese side will come into the game as underdogs after erratic form in the Champions League qualification groups lead them to a 2^nd place finish to qualify, as they lost twice to Barcelona heavily but won all 4 of their other games to seal qualification. Star players Helder Postiga and Miguel Veloso are both doubts for the game as well as Adrien and Rui Patricio which will came as a major blow to boss Paulo Bento.

Bayern Munich meanwhile stormed their group as they finished top and unbeaten in Group F of the Champions League qualification group tables, with the likes of Lyon and Fiorentina in their group. However, their home form is worrying as the Bundesliga holders sit 4^th in the table and have lost their last 2 league fixtures. Pressure is increasing on manager Jurgen Klinsmann and success in the Champions League would bring much needed relief to the former German national manager.

You can watch the tie live here at www.oleolefootball.com and see whether or not Sporting CP pull off a massive shock to overcome Bayern Munich in Portugal for just £7.99 a year.