Sporting held to a draw in Braga, major blow for Rui Borges | OneFootball

Sporting's trip to Braga's ground (2-2) left its mark on the squad led by Rui Borges, not only from a physical standpoint but also in terms of discipline. The coach of the lions knows that in the upcoming matches, he will have to deal with some absences due to suspensions.

Firstly, Maxi Araújo was already suspended in the Champions League and, therefore, will miss Wednesday's visit to Bodø/Glimt's ground in the first leg of the round of 16. The 26-year-old Uruguayan international also received a yellow card against the Minho team after a foul on Víctor Gómez in the 69th minute, thus accumulating his ninth in the League.

With this disciplinary record, Maxi Araújo will also have to serve a suspension in the next league match against Alverca, scheduled for the 22nd, away from home, at 18:00. The home game against Tondela, related to the 26th round, has been postponed due to Sporting's participation in the Champions League.

Regarding the European competition, besides Maxi Araújo, Pedro Gonçalves will also be absent due to suspension for the trip to Norway. In the league, Ousmane Diomande received a yellow card after a foul on Pau Víctor. The central defender now has four yellow cards in the competition and is at risk of suspension in the next League match.

The green and white team will be back on the field next Wednesday, March 11, against Bodø/Glimt. The match, counting for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against the Norwegian team, will be played at 20:00 at Aspmyra Stadion.

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