Rui Borges calls on Pote again for Sporting v Porto | OneFootball

Rui Borges is expected to stick with the same Sporting eleven that, three weeks ago, drew (1-1) at Estádio do Dragão against Porto, for tonight's match (8:45 pm) at Alvalade, which is the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals.

The only change compared to the 3-0 victory over Estoril is likely to appear on the left side of the attack, with Pedro Gonçalves returning to the starting lineup after being managed physically. The Portuguese international will take the place of Luís Guilherme, who returns to the bench after three consecutive games in the starting eleven.

Other than that, the Sporting coach maintains the structure that has ensured competitive stability. Francisco Trincão will play behind striker Luis Suárez, while Geny Catamo is expected to operate down the right flank. In midfield, the duo will consist of captain Morten Hjulmand and Hidemasa Morita.

Despite still being involved in the Champions League, Sporting has benefited from more stable weeks of training, something that is reflected in the team’s collective performance. The team has gone three consecutive matches without conceding a goal—victories against Famalicão (1-0), Moreirense (3-0), and Estoril (3-0)—moving closer to an unprecedented streak this season.

In goal, the choice is expected to fall on Rui Silva, who remains the starter, even though João Virgínia continues to be the usual alternative in knockout competitions.

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