A big game calls for big moves. Santa Clara finds itself in a tight spot, needing to turn things around in the Conference League. Coach Vasco Matos might be shaking up his starting lineup for Thursday’s crucial match against Varazdin. All eyes are on two players who could jump straight into the action: midfielder Serginho and forward Wendel Silva.
These two came off the bench in the first game, replacing Pedro Ferreira and Anthony Carter. They showed a spark, giving the team some much-needed energy. Santa Clara lost that away game in Croatia, falling 2-1. To fix that, Matos wants his team to play with more fire and attack from the start.
There’s another new face who might get a chance too. Brenner Lucas, a fresh signing from Alverca, could also be part of the plan. The game kicks off at 7 PM local time, or 6 PM for those in the Azores. It’s all happening at the Estádio de São Miguel. Fans are expected to pack the stands. The club made tickets super cheap, with the most expensive one costing only 5 euros. That’s a smart play to get the crowd roaring for this vital European night.