Estrela da Amadora v Sporting (2026/27): TV, likely XI, times and... | OneFootball

Sporting begin the new season this Saturday, August 8, against Estrela da Amadora. The match, counting for Matchday 1 of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against Pepa’s side, will be played at 8:30 pm at the José Gomes Stadium.

Maxi Araújo will miss the match due to the suspension resulting from his sending-off in the Portuguese Cup final against Torreense, forcing Rui Borges to make changes in defense. With Mangas having left and no expected signing yet for the left side, Fresneda should occupy that flank, while his move to left-back opens the door for Vagiannidis to return to the starting eleven.

The revamp of the Sporting squad has brought energy and competitiveness to Alcochete, with Sergi Altimira, Issa Doumbia and Rodrigo Zalazar emerging as strong candidates to make the starting eleven, while Silas Andersen is also looking to convince the coach.

, while Maxi Araújo, being a longtime friend of Zalazar, helped his compatriot settle in quickly.

Broadcast: Sport TV 1

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