Tomás da Cunha previews Bodø/Glimt clash, says Sporting could have... | OneFootball

Tomás da Cunha commented on the Champions League round of 16 draw, which determined that Sporting would face Bodø/Glimt. Through his social media, the sports commentator expressed his belief that both teams can surprise each other, although the fact that the second leg will be played at Alvalade could be an advantage for the Lions.

But the second leg at Alvalade opens up serious possibilities and there’s no way to turn down the opportunity,” he began by saying.

“Knutsen has done an outstanding job developing positional play, which allows for spectacular combinations down the flanks. Høgh has grown immensely as a central support, linking up with the midfielders (Evjen is a luxury). Normally, opponents’ priority is to block Patrick Berg as the main playmaker. They show problems controlling space between the lines and struggle to defend crosses/set pieces,” he added.

“The strong identity is explained by the ability to bring back players who couldn’t establish themselves internationally. Almost all the key figures in the squad fit this profile. There’s a reinforced connection built up over the years,” Tomás da Cunha further explained.

As for the dates, both legs of the next round are scheduled for March 10 or 11 and March 17 or 18. Sporting already knows it will play the first leg away and the second at the Estádio José Alvalade.

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