The starting line-ups for the Champions League match between Sporting CP and Manchester City are now confirmed.
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Sporting CP adopts a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Franco Israel in goal, with Zeno Debast, Ousmane Diomande, and Matheus Reis forming the back three.
In midfield, Geovany Quenda, Morten Hjulmand, Hidemasa Morita, and Maximiliano Araújo will aim to control the tempo, while Francisco Trincao, Viktor Gyökeres, and Pedro Gonçalves form a dynamic front line looking to pressure City’s defense.
Manchester City, setting up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, sees Ederson starting between the posts. The defense comprises Joško Gvardiol, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Manuel Akanji, and Rico Lewis.
Mateo Kovačić is positioned as a defensive midfielder, while Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes, and Savinho add creative flair to the attacking midfield. Erling Haaland spearheads City’s attack, aiming to capitalize on opportunities created by City’s intricate play.
The bench for Sporting CP includes Diogo Pinto and Daniel Braganca, giving manager Rúben Amorim versatile options. City’s substitutes feature stars like Kevin De Bruyne and İlkay Gündoğan, providing Pep Guardiola with tactical flexibility as the game unfolds.
Both teams are expected to bring intensity and skill to this European fixture, with fans eagerly awaiting how these line-ups will translate into on-field strategies in pursuit of victory.
