The tie in Lisbon on 17 March 2026 sees Sporting CP, ranked 7th in the UEFA Champions League table with 16 points and a +6 goal difference, host Bodo/Glimt, who sit 23rd with 9 points and a -1 differential.
Sporting CP Squad Update
Sporting face notable absences. Forward F. Ioannidis is ruled out with a knee injury, removing a key attacking option from the squad list. Midfielder G. Kochorashvili is also out through injury, while defender Ricardo Mangas misses out with a knee problem. Young attacker Geovany Tcherno Quenda is sidelined by a foot injury. Despite these setbacks, attacking options such as Trincão, Pote, Geny Catamo and L. Suárez remain available to carry the offensive load at home, where Sporting have scored 11 goals in 4 Champions League matches.
Bodo/Glimt Squad Update
Bodo/Glimt have a lighter injury list. Teen forward M. Bro Hansen is out as inactive, as is attacker G. Sunday. Crucially, their leading threats are fully fit: Jens Petter Hauge (6 goals, 5 assists in this Champions League campaign) and Kasper Høgh (6 goals, 3 assists) are both available.
Impact Analysis
Impact-wise, Sporting lose depth and rotation pieces across defence, midfield and attack, while Bodo/Glimt retain virtually all of their 14-goal firepower, led by Hauge and Høgh, which could be decisive over 90 minutes.
