Sporting were eliminated from the competition after Group G winners Chelsea beat them 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.
The Portuguese team started matchday six two points in front of third-placed Schalke, but were knocked out after their defeat was coupled with the German side's 1-0 success at Maribor.
Marco Silva's men made a terrible start to the clash as a Cesc Fabregas penalty was followed by Andre Schurrle's fine effort from distance in the first 16 minutes.
Sporting cut Chelsea's two-goal lead in half in the 50th minute through an excellent Jonathan Silva strike, but Mikel's first Champions League goal gave the hosts breathing space.
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