Real Madrid or Bodo/Glimt? Rui Borges on Sporting’s CL options | OneFootball

In a preview of the match against Estoril, Rui Borges was questioned about the Champions League round of 16, where Sporting could face Real Madrid or Bodo/Glimt. Before the draw, which takes place only on Friday, the coach showed no preferences.

"Quite honestly, I don't know how to answer that. I don't look at the two teams as which would be better for us. Very happy with the direct entry into the round of 16 because it eased our schedule. Then we will try to continue to take advantage and enjoy our journey in this competition and try to continue on this path", said the coach of the green and whites, without revealing his hand.

"Regarding preference, I don't have one, unless it's for the flight hours. I enjoy the game in Norway or in Spain. Playing in the round of 16 is what motivates us. Advancing to the quarter-finals is our goal, regardless of the opponent", Rui Borges emphasized.

The draw for the round of 16 and subsequent rounds takes place on Friday at 11:00 local time (12:00 in Lisbon), in Nyon, Switzerland, with Sporting assuming the status of a seeded team, due to their presence in the top 8 of the league phase.

The green and white team will return to the field next Friday, February 27th, against Estoril. The match, part of the 24th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Ian Cathro, will be played at 20:45, at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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