The Champions League night will have a crucial stop this Tuesday in the Portuguese capital. At the José Alvalade Stadium, Sporting Lisbon faces Paris Saint-Germain in the seventh round of the group stage, a match that could start to define the future of both teams in the competition.
The Portuguese team approaches this match with high hopes. A victory at home would allow the Lions to enter the final match with concrete chances of qualification, before heading to face Athletic Bilbao.
Coached by Rui Borges, Sporting knows that the margins are tight and that they will need almost a perfect game to overcome the reigning champions. To achieve this, the offensive prowess of Luis Suárez, the creativity of Trincão, and the contributions of Maximiliano Araújo will be crucial in trying to defy the odds.
On the other hand, PSG arrives in Portugal with their esteemed pedigree. As the current Champions League champions and recent winners of the Intercontinental Cup, the Parisian club understands that a victory away from home would almost guarantee them a spot in the next round, before finishing the group stage at the Parc des Princes against Newcastle.
Luis Enrique aims to avoid any surprises and does not wish to repeat the setbacks experienced against Paris FC in the French Cup, leading him to rely on his most trusted players.
Ousmane Dembélé, Gonçalo Ramos, and Vitinha will be tasked with steering PSG, who will look to impose their rhythm and authority from the outset. With Sporting needing to take risks and the champions determined to secure their place, José Alvalade promises to be a battleground filled with intensity and high stakes in this decisive stage of the Champions League.
The match between Sporting Lisbon and PSG is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, at 17:00 Argentina time. Fans in Argentina can catch the game on Disney+ and ESPN 2, ensuring they don’t miss this exciting clash.