Luís Guilherme in the Clássico, but with a limited role at Sporting | OneFootball

Luís Guilherme is the main new name in the Sporting squad for the clash against Porto, which will decide a place in the Portuguese Cup final. The 20-year-old Brazilian winger has recovered from a sprain in his left ankle and travelled north with the team.

Signed in the winter transfer window from West Ham United, the 'number 31' was sidelined for 38 days, a period in which he missed seven matches. After returning to training on the pitch in recent days, he has now been given the green light to be included among Rui Borges' options.

At the Estádio do Dragão, Luís Guilherme could be used for between 20 and 30 minutes, appearing as an attacking alternative alongside Geovany Quenda. Souleymane Faye, meanwhile, was left out of the selections for this decisive match.

It is worth remembering that Sporting hold the advantage in the tie. In the first leg, Rui Borges' side won at the Estádio José Alvalade, 1-0, with the only goal of the game scored by Luis Suárez from the penalty spot in the 61st minute.

The match, corresponding to the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals against the team coached by Francesco Farioli, will be played at the Estádio do Dragão at 8:45 pm.

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