Irankunda provides assist on Champions League debut for Sporting
The 20-year-old provided an assist on his Champions League debut as Sporting beat Lens 2-0 away.
Nestory Irankunda set up Luis Suárez's opening goal in the 22nd minute on his UEFA Champions League debut for Sporting CP. The Portuguese club won 2-0 away to Lens, with the Australian midfielder playing 84 minutes.
Irankunda, who transferred to Sporting for $32.5 million in August, created two chances, completed 17 of 24 passes and made four recoveries. Suárez scored his eighth consecutive goal for the club.
Sporting temporarily leads the Champions League standings with two wins from two matches. Irankunda has impressed for the Socceroos at the World Cup and in recent friendlies against Brazil.
- $32.5 million
- Transfer fee
- 22nd minute
- Assist goal minute
- Sporting 2-0 Lens
- Match result
- 84 minutes
- Minutes played
Why it mattersThe young Australian is immediately justifying a record transfer fee by performing at Europe's highest level.
AustraliaSocceroos player thriving in the Champions League demonstrates Australian talent can succeed at elite European football.
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