Athletic Bilbao v Sporting: Champions League TV, line-ups, kick-off | OneFootball

Sporting Sporting returns to the field this Wednesday, January 28, against the French team PSG. The match, part of the eighth and final round of the Champions League, against the team led by Ernesto Valverde, will be played at San Mamés at 20:00.

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

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 is expected to be Sporting's starting eleven for the match against the Basques.

Rui Borges will field the most capable central defensive duo available, with the return of the Ivorian international to the starting options after a period of injury. Furthermore, the main changes are expected to be on the flanks, as Maxi Araújo may move back on the field.

In the midfield, Hjulmand is expected to pair with João Simões, unlike what happened with PSG, as he was suspended. Additionally, Geny Catamo is expected to appear again on the right, with Francisco Trincão supporting the striker, Luis Suárez, and Pote on the left.

Broadcast: SportTV 1

Out: Geovany Quenda, Fotis Ioannidis, and Salvador Blopa (injuries); Zeno Debast (management)

Doubts: Nuno Santos

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