Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund: UEFA Champions League Preview and Team News

Borussia Dortmund face Sporting CP on Wednesday (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Borussia Dortmund face Sporting CP on Wednesday (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images) /
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Marco Rose has some tough selection calls to make ahead of the game (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)
Marco Rose has some tough selection calls to make ahead of the game (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images) /

Team News

Sporting CP will be without the injured Jovane Cabral on Wednesday, while Rúben Vinagre is also likely to miss the game. But Sebastián Coates is expected to feature after recovering from his injury.

Borussia Dortmund’s injury situation is easing up a bit, but they will still be without the injured Erling Haaland, Gio Reyna and Marius Wolf on Wednesday. Mats Hummels will also miss the game as he is suspended after being sent off against Ajax. While Thorgan Hazard tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and is now in quarantine. Youssoufa Moukoko has also not made the trip to Lisbon. He misses out due to an eye infection.

Expected Lineups

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Meunier, Pongracic, Akanji, Guerreiro – Can, Brandt, Bellingham – Reus – Malen, Tigges

Sporting CP: Adan – Neto, Coates, Feddal – Porro, Palhinha, Nunes, Reis – Sarabia, Gonçalves – Paulinho