Sporting v Santa Clara (2025/26): TV, likely XI, times and... | OneFootball

Sporting return to action this Friday, April 3, against Santa Clara. The match, counting for the 28th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against Petit’s side, will be played at 8:30 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

Benfica are third with 65 points (having played one more match), while Porto lead the competition with 72 points (also having played one more match).

Rui Silva, Iván Fresneda, Ousmane Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio and Ricardo Mangas; Morten Hjulmand and Hidemasa Morita; Geny Catamo, Francisco Trincão, Maxi Araújo and Pote. This is expected to be Sporting’s starting XI for the match against the Azorean side.

Rui Borges will field his first-choice centre-back pairing, despite some doubts surrounding the Portuguese international, who is said to have returned from the national team carrying a knock. On the flanks, due to Luis Suárez’s suspension, Maxi Araújo is expected to be used further forward, with Mangas returning to the starting choices, while Iván Fresneda is untouchable on the right.

In midfield, Morten Hjulmand remains among the Sporting coach’s options and is expected to partner Hidemasa Morita, provided he has recovered. Otherwise, Geny Catamo should appear on the right, while Maxi handles the left side of midfield, with Francisco Trincão supporting the fluid attack, and Pote up front.

Broadcast: Sport TV 1

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