Rui Borges, Sporting's coach, spoke about the team's debut in the Champions League against Galatasaray, the Turkish champion. The coach highlighted the opponent's experience and offensive quality, acknowledging the difficulty of the challenge ahead.
Despite Galatasaray's absences, including Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Borges guaranteed that the team's preparation underwent no changes from what was initially planned.
Sporting's coach emphasized that he didn't adjust the tactical plans specifically due to the opponent's absences, maintaining the same approach he would have regardless of Galatasaray players' availability.
The Portuguese team is seeking a good result in this first matchday of the Champions League league phase, facing one of the most historic clubs in Turkish football, which even without Osimhen maintains a high-level attack.
