Champions League 2024-2025: Sporting Lisbon-Borussia Dortmund, the likely lineups

Sporting Lisbon-Borussia Dortmund, the probable formations

At the José Alvalade Stadium, Sporting challenges Borussia Dortmund in an unhoped-for playoff. Despite a draw with Bologna (1-1) and a slump in the standings, the Portuguese qualified in 23rd place thanks to goal difference. 

Borges is expected to opt for a 4-2-3-1 with Silva in goal, defense composed of Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio and Araujo. Morita and Debast to manage the midfield, while on the three-quarter should be Trincão, Bragan&ccedil&a and Catamo. The very strong Viktor Gyökeres offensive terminal.

Kovac is also expected to go for the same tactical lineup: Kobel in goal, defense with Ryerson, Bensebaini, Schlotterbeck and Can, and a median formed by Gross and Sabitzer. In the offensive zone, trust in Guirassy as center forward, with Adeyemi, Brandt and Gittens acting just behind.

Probable lineups

Sporting Lisbon (4-2-3-1): Silva; Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo; Morita, Debast; Trincao, Braganca, Catamo; Gyokeres. All: Rui Borges.

Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Bensebaini, Schlotterbeck, Can; Groess, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy. All: Kovac.