Sporting v AFS SAD: How to watch, line-ups, kick-off and more | OneFootball

Sporting Sporting returns to the field this Thursday, February 5th, against AFS SAD. The match, part of the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup, against the team led by João Henriques, will be played at 8:45 PM at Estádio José Alvalade.

At this moment, the green and whites are looking to win their 19th trophy in the competition, after their victory in last year's final against Benfica by 3-1, after extra time. The lions have already eliminated Paços de Ferreira (3-2), Marinhense (3-0), and Santa Clara (3-2, after extra time).

João Virgínia, Georgios Vagiannidis, Ousmane Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio, and Ricardo Mangas; Morten Hjulmand and Daniel Bragança; Luis Guilherme, Pote, Maxi Araújo, and Luis Suárez. This is expected to be Sporting's starting eleven for the match against the avenses.

Rui Borges will bring Gonçalo Inácio back to the initial options after his injury against Athletic Bilbao. Zeno Debast is not in a condition to contribute to the team, and Matheus Reis is suspended. Ricardo Mangas is expected to be the left-back on duty.

In the midfield, Morten Hjulmand returns to the Sporting coach's options, after the controversy, and is expected to pair with Daniel Bragança. Meanwhile, Maxi Araújo will handle the left midfield, while Luís Guilherme will occupy the right wing of the attack, with Pote supporting the striker, Luis Suárez.

Information: Thursday – February 5th – 8:45 PM – Estádio José Alvalade

Broadcast: RTP1

Unavailable: Zeno Debast, Salvador Blopa, Geovany Quenda (injuries); Matheus Reis (suspension)

Doubts: Nuno Santos

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