2026-2027 Champions League: Sporting vs. Galatasaray, Probable Lineups

Sporting Lisbon and Galatasaray face off at 9 p.m. in one of the matches on the first matchday of the 2026–2027 Champions League: the home team has won its last four matches in the Portuguese league and currently sits in second place; in the SuperLig, however, the Istanbul team leads the standings with three wins in their last three matches.

Borges is expected to rely on Colombian Luis Suarez up front, supported by Catamo, Zalazar, and Ioannidis. In midfield are Altimira and Doumbia, while the wings are manned by Fresneda and Maxi Araujo.

Leao is not expected to start for Galatasaray but should come on as a substitute during the match. Up front, Yilmaz will be the center forward, with Akgün, Sara, and Sané in the attacking midfield. In midfield, Torreira will partner with Batrakov. Osimhen will be out due to a muscle injury.

Sporting vs. Galatasaray: Probable Lineups
Sporting (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva; Fresneda, Debast, Inácio, Maxi Araújo; Altimira, Doumbia; Catamo, Zalazar, Ioannidis; Luis Suárez. Coach: Borges.
Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Çakır; Sallai, Davinson Sánchez, Bardakcı, Jakobs; Torreira, Batrakov; Akgün, Sara, Sané; Yılmaz. Head Coach: Buruk.

Here’s what Galatasaray coach Buruk had to say after the match: “Despite a few injuries, we’re very competitive, both in terms of our starters and our bench. I have great confidence in my players, as always. Tomorrow we’ll take the field and do everything we can to win the match.”