Márquez believes he can win in Aragon "but it won't be easy at all"
El Periódico Mediterráneo - General28 August 2026 at 17:50
Marc Márquez, from Ducati, finished in third place in the first free practice sessions of the Aragon Grand Prix, where he is a heavy favorite (he has already won eight times at this circuit), but found more opposition than he expected. The Spanish rider believes he can win the race, but acknowledges that it won't be easy at all, highlighting that he had a good Friday on a circuit he likes and where he has good memories.
Sporting seeks third consecutive win in the Portuguese League after recent home victories against V. Guimarães and Alverca, in a match marked by important recoveries in the leonino squad. Gonçalo Inácio recovers his starting spot in defense, while striker Ioannidis returns to the squad after injury. Pedro Porro remains out due to injury.
Sporting visits Rio Ave at the Arcos Stadium in a match scheduled for 8:15 PM on Friday. Both teams arrive at the match after recent victories and intend to maintain their good form in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone publicly expressed his commitment to helping Julián Álvarez remain a key player for the team. At a pre-match press conference, Simeone confirmed the Argentine forward's new absence, hinting that the player could continue to have an important role in the colchoneros' sporting project, despite recent setbacks or injuries that have kept him off the pitch.
