Tomás da Cunha previews Bodø/Glimt tie, says Sporting could face... | 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.

"Just as Bodø/Glimt’s strengths can surprise Sporting, the opposite is also true. It’s one of the most difficult grounds in European football (for many reasons), 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 a superb 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 spaces 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 players in the squad fit this profile. There’s a strengthened connection built over years," Tomás da Cunha further explained.

As for the dates, the two 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 Estádio José Alvalade.

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