Champions League 2024-2025: Sporting-Bologna, the likely lineups
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Sporting-Bologna, the probable formations
Bologna pays a visit to Sporting on the final day of the Champions League single group stage. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Estadio José Alvalade in Lisbon. The prestigious 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund was not enough to avoid elimination for the Rossoblù who, with only 5 points in the standings, are already out but, as reiterated by coach Vincenzo Italiano himself, will aim to bring home the victory. The Portuguese, on the other hand, remain in the running for qualification despite three consecutive defeats.
Turbulent debut in Champions for Rui Borges, Sporting’s third coach of the season. Since Amorim left the green-and-white bench, the team è collapsed from the top 8 to 23° place, penultimate position useful for the playoffs. With 10 points, the Portuguese must at least draw to stay in the top 24, securing the playoffs. Certainly the absences of Reis, Santos and Gonçalves due to injury.
The Felsina team, fresh from the 1-1 draw in Empoli, comes from five consecutive useful results and will try in every way to extend the positive streak. Italiano, however, will have to deal with the heavy absences of Freuler, disqualified, and Orsolini, stopped by a thigh muscle problem. A large turnover is expected.
Probable lineups
Sporting (4-3-3): Israel; Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo; Hjulmand, Debast, Catamo; Trincao, Gyokeres, Quenda. All.: Rui Borges.
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia; Posch, Beukema, Lucumì, Miranda; Moro, Ferguson; Iling, Fabbian, Ndoye; Dallinga. All.: Italiano.