Sporting XI v Bodø/Glimt: Rui Borges makes four changes | OneFootball

Rui Silva, Iván Fresneda, Eduardo Quaresma, Gonçalo Inácio, and Maxi Araújo; Morten Hjulmand and João Simões; Geny Catamo, Francisco Trincão, Pedro Gonçalves, and Luis Suárez. This is expected to be Sporting's starting eleven for the match against the Norwegians.

Rui Borges is preparing to make some changes, starting with the central defense duo. Quaresma is expected to replace Ousmane Diomande in the lineup, while on the flanks, Maxi Araújo will take the place of Georgios Vagiannidis, who returns to the bench.

In the midfield, Morten Hjulmand remains in the coach's plans and is expected to pair with Hidemasa Morita. Additionally, Geny Catamo is likely to appear on the right, while Pedro Gonçalves handles the left midfield, as Luís Guilherme is doubtful. Francisco Trincão will support the striker, Luis Suárez.

Sporting returns to the field this Tuesday, March 17, against Bodø/Glimt. The match, counting for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against the Norwegian team, will be played at 17:45 at Estádio José Alvalade.

Up to this stage of the competition, the Lions finished the league phase of the prestigious tournament in seventh place, with 16 points collected from eight matches played. The green and whites secured five victories (Athletic Bilbao, PSG, Club Brugge, Marseille, and Kairat), one draw (Juventus), and two defeats (Bayern Munich and Napoli). In the first leg of the knockout stage, the Nordics won 3-0.

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