Sporting Lisbon is making its final strategic adjustments for a critical UEFA Champions League clash against Olympique Marseille, set to field a nearly full-strength squad for the third group stage match.
The Portuguese club concluded its last significant training session today at the Aurélio Pereira stadium in Alcochete. The focus was on refining tactical details ahead of Wednesday’s European encounter.
Coach Rui Borges oversaw the session with nearly his entire roster available. This strong turnout signals Sporting’s intent to gain an advantage in the group stage.
Forwards Maxi Araújo and Gonçalo Inácio, who were rested during a recent Portuguese Cup match, trained without any limitations. Their full participation bolsters the team’s attacking and defensive options.
The only absences remain long-term injured players Nuno Santos and Daniel Bragança. Their recovery timelines keep them off the active roster for the upcoming match.
The highly anticipated Group D fixture is scheduled for 8:00 PM local time (UTC+1) on Wednesday. Sporting will host the French side as both teams vie for crucial points.
Coach Borges is expected to address the media later today at 7:00 PM local time (UTC+1). He will be joined by a player at the Artur Agostinho Auditorium in Alvalade for the pre-match press conference.