Sporting CP paired with Real Madrid in Champions League group stage

The draw for the Champions League group stage took place this Thursday, setting Sporting up with encounters against Borussia Dortmund, Legia Warsaw and Real Madrid.

Alvalade is sure to sell out for the hosting of the Spanish giants, which will see Cristiano Ronaldo return home.

The Euro 2016 winner grew up in the Sporting youth system, before bursting into the senior ranks and starting his path to stardom.

Sporting in millionaire league for 7th time

The draw for this season's Champions League group stage took place this week.

Draw in full:

Group A - PSG, Arsenal, Basel, Ludogorets

#UCLdraw Pot 3 preview: https://t.co/yUdx9jEB5u pic.twitter.com/sfFwWZnWlh

— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) 25 de agosto de 2016

Alvalade hero helps Real Madrid to 11th European crown

Cristiano Ronaldo has notched up his third Champions League trophy, after scoring Real Madrid's 5th penalty in a shoot out against Atletico Madrid in Milan.

After a draw in regulation time, the deadlock persisted through extra-time. Called up to convert on his side's 5th and what would be decisive penalty, after Juanfran had driven his effort against the post.