Sporting Lisbon vs Bologna – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV | OneFootball

Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano is expected to field most of his best players as he wants his side to bow out of the Champions League in style in their last match at Sporting Lisbon.

It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon.

The Rossoblu are already mathematically eliminated from the competition despite their 2-1 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the last round, but their best seasonal scorer Santiago Castro should still be on the pitch.

Dan Ndoye could also make the starting XI, playing in the offensive trio behind the striker alongside Giovanni Fabbian and Samuel Iling Junior, with Riccardo Orsolini sidelined with injury.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 13: Lewis Ferguson reacts during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and AC Monza at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on April 13, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Lewis Ferguson is set to start as a holding midfielder, pairing up with Nikola Moro, while Nicolò Casale has chances of getting the nod over Jhon Lucumi as a central defender.

Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres is not sure about starting the match due to a thigh issue, as Conrad Harder is ready to replace him up front.

Where to watch Sporting Lisbon vs Bologna

The Rossoblu’s last Champions League fixture will be available to watch live in the UK via Discovery+. Supporters in the USA are able to tune in via Paramount+, but they can also watch the match on CBS Sports Network. In Italy, the game will be shown exclusively on Sky and NOW TV.

Football Italia will also be covering the game with a live blog.

JANUARY 18: Santiago Castro celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Bologna and Monza at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on January 18, 2025, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Sporting Lisbon vs Bologna – probable line-ups

Sporting Lisbon (4-2-3-1): Israel; Fresneda, Diomande, Goncalo Inacio, Araujo; Hjulmand, Debast; Catamo, Trincao, Quenda; Harder.

Bologna (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia; Holm, Beukema, Casale, Miranda; Moro, Ferguson; Iling jr, Fabbian, Ndoye; Castro.