Sporting Classic will be missing Gabri Veiga from their roster.
Sporting and FC Porto Set for Clash in Primeira Liga
In a highly anticipated match-up, Sporting CP and FC Porto will face off before the first break for international games. Both teams have started the Primeira Liga season strong, with nine points each in the first three rounds.
For Sporting, the starting lineup includes Rui Silva, Iván Fresneda, Gonçalo Inácio, Zeno Debast, Ricardo Mangas, Giorgi Kochorashvili, Morten Hjulmand, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trincão, Pedro Gonçalves, and Luis Suárez. The team has been in good form, having won the last two league games against FC Porto at home, losing only twice in the last 16 seasons.
However, the absence of Spanish striker Gabri Veiga due to acute pubalgia will be a significant loss for Sporting. Veiga, who has been the team's top scorer, will be replaced in the starting lineup by Rodrigo Mora. Mora, who has been on the bench for successive appearances, will now have the opportunity to shine in his place. The replacement for Veiga wearing the top scorer shirt for Sporting in the starting lineup against FC Porto has not been specified.
FC Porto, under the guidance of new coach Francesco Farioli, will present a challenge. Spanish striker Samu has recovered from his physical problems but will start the game on the bench. The starting lineup for FC Porto includes Diogo Costa, Alberto Costa, Jan Bednarek, Nehuén Pérez, Francisco Moura, Alan Varela, Victor Froholdt, Rodrigo Mora, William Gomes, Luuk de Jong, and Borja Sainz.
FC Porto has not fared well against Sporting in recent years, having not won in seven games, including the 2024 Supertaça defeat in extra time. This will be Farioli's first big test as the coach of FC Porto, and he will be looking to turn the tide in favour of his team.
Meanwhile, Moreirense, who suffered their first defeat in the fourth round, losing 2-0 to Gil Vicente, will be hoping for a different result when they return to action. The outcome of the Sporting-FC Porto game promises to be an exciting and closely contested match.
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