Gonçalo Inácio set to make history for Sporting in Champions League | OneFootball

Gonçalo Inácio is on the verge of achieving a historic record with Sporting in European competitions. The Lions’ central defender recently reached 28 appearances wearing the club’s shirt in the Champions League, a number that puts him very close to leading this ranking alone within the squad.

Currently, the Portuguese international shares this record with Matheus Reis, who was transferred to CSKA Moscow during the January transfer window, being just one match away from standing out as the player with the most appearances for the club in the prestigious competition.

The second leg of the round of 16 against Bodo/Glimt, next Tuesday, the 17th, to be played at Estádio José Alvalade, could thus mark another special moment in the career of the young 24-year-old center-back.

It is worth remembering that the Portuguese international and forward Luis Suárez traveled to Marinha Grande, last February, to take part in the delivery of donations intended for the families most affected by the damage caused by the bad weather from Storm Kristin.

In this 2025/26 sports season, Gonçalo Inácio - valued at 45 million euros - is one of Sporting’s pillars. The green and white central defender has, so far, accumulated 3,158 minutes in 36 games, in which he has already managed to provide three assists and score one goal.

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