Sporting CP vs Aves: Hjulmand’s Debut & Lineup Analysis


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João Virgínia will deserve a new opportunity in the Leonine goal – Photo: IMAGO


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Fresneda must be managed by allowing Vagiannidis to enter the right corridor – Photo: IMAGO


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Eduardo Quaresma, who captained the Lions in the last game, will remain – Photo: IMAGO – Photo: IMAGO

10 - Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting): 44.8 million euros


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Gonçalo Inácio, who failed Nacional, returns to lead the axis – Photo: IMAGO


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Ricardo Mangas should appear at left-back, to give Maxi some rest – Photo: IMAGO

Estoril-Sporting (Liga): A difficult move to analyze in the Lions' area. Pedro Henriques considers that Hjulmand fouled Felix Bacher for a penalty. Luís Godinho scored nothing. “Only with the help of VAR would it have been possible to resolve this situation.”


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Morten Hjulmand, 26-year-old Danish international and team captain, will regain status – Photo: MIGUEL NUNES

Morita, 30, is in line to partner with Hjulmand in the middle - Photo: IMAGO


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Morita, 30, is in line to partner with Hjulmand in the middle – Photo: IMAGO

Geny Catamo will also be one of the few that Rui Borges will not give up at the front - Photo: Miguel Nunes


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Geny Catamo will also be one of the few that Rui Borges will not give up at the front – Photo: Miguel Nunes

Physical management of Trincão opens the eleven's doors to Daniel Bragança - Photo: Miguel Nunes


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Physical management of Trincão opens the eleven’s doors to Daniel Bragança – Photo: Miguel Nunes

Luís Guilherme continues to show qualities and should have another opportunity - Photo: IMAGO


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Luís Guilherme continues to show qualities and should have another opportunity – Photo: IMAGO

Ioannidis was ruled out and only Luis Suárez was left in attack. Rafael Nel and Faye's adaptation are the alternatives - Photo: Imago


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Ioannidis was ruled out and only Luis Suárez was left in attack. Rafael Nel and Faye’s adaptation are the alternatives – Photo: Imago

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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