Sporting’s women’s team has arrived in Rome, ready for a big European showdown. This Thursday, they will face the Italian capital club, AS Roma. The match kicks off at 7:30 PM at the Tre Fontane Stadium. This is the first leg of the Champions League’s third preliminary round.
This trip to Italy marks the very first official game for Sporting in the 2025/26 season. But coach Micael Sequeira faces a difficult situation from the start. He cannot count on seven players for this important European clash. These players are all out due to injuries and are listed on the team’s medical report.
The list of missing players is quite long and includes some key names. Brittany Raphino, Ria Bose, Andreia Bravo, Miri O’Donnell, Anna Wellmann, Samara Lino, and Tânia Rodrigues will all be sidelined. Their absence will surely be felt on the field.
Despite these challenges, the Portuguese coach brought a strong group of 21 players to Italy. The squad includes several new faces who are ready to make their mark for the green-and-white team. Fans will be eager to see Daniela Arques, Flor Bonsegundo, Carla Armengol, Ashley Barron, Mackenzie Cherry, Julia Wozniak, and Carolina Santiago. These new talents will be vital as Sporting begins its European journey.