Athletic Bilbao v Sporting: Rui Borges targets top 8 with all-out effort | OneFootball

Rui Silva, Iván Fresneda, Ousmane Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio and Maxi Araújo; Morten Hjulmand and João Simões; Geny Catamo, Francisco Trincão, Pedro Gonçalves and Luis Suárez. This should, in principle, be Sporting's starting eleven for the match against the Basques.

Rui Borges will field the most capable central defensive duo available to him, with the return of the Ivorian international to the starting lineup after a period out with injury. Apart from that, the main changes are expected to be on the flanks, since Maxi Araújo may drop back on the pitch again.

In midfield, Hjulmand should pair up with João Simões, unlike what happened against PSG, as he was suspended for that match. Elsewhere, Geny Catamo should once again appear on the right, with Francisco Trincão supporting the striker, Luis Suárez, and Pote on the left.

Sporting will be back in action this Wednesday, January 28, against the French side PSG. The match, which counts for the eighth and final round of the Champions League, against the team led by Ernesto Valverde, will be played at San Mamés at 8:00 p.m.

The Lions have already played seven matches in the competition, collecting 13 points. Rui Borges' side beat Kairat at Alvalade, 4-1, lost 2-1 away to Napoli, won at home against Marseille, 2-1, drew with Juventus in Turin (1-1), beat Club Brugge at home, 3-0, were defeated by Bayern (3-1), and secured a historic result against PSG (2-1).

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