Sporting faces Bodø/Glimt this Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Estádio José Alvalade, at Lisboa, The Portuguese team needs to reverse the 3-0 deficit suffered in the first leg, in Noruega, to advance to the quarterfinals. The clash starts at 5:45 pm local time on Lisboa (2:45 pm on Brasília time). Bodø/Glimt arrives with a comfortable advantage after an impressive victory in the first duel.
Sporting seeks a reaction at home with the support of the fans. The Portuguese team had important returns from suspensions. Jogadores como Maxi Araújo e Pedro Gonçalves estão disponíveis novamente. Bodø/Glimt maintains the base that dominated the first game and is betting on defensive solidity to secure the aggregate result.
Where to watch live
The live broadcast of the game Sporting x Bodø/Glimt takes place on TNT and Space on closed TV, in addition to streaming on HBO Em Portugal, the match will air on Sport TV. International Opções includes Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network in some markets. Coverage begins minutes before kickoff to follow lineups and previous analysis.
Probable lineups
Sporting should enter the field with a formation that prioritizes attack to seek goals from the start. Rui Silva saves the goal. The defense has Fresneda, Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio and Maxi Araújo. In the middle, Hjulmand and João Simões organize. The attack has Catamo, Trincão, Pedro Gonçalves and Luis Suárez as its main options. Coach Rui Borges adjusts the team to press high.
Bodø/Glimt maintains the structure that resulted in the departure. Nikita Haikin stays in goal. The defensive line includes Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen and Bjorkan. In midfield, Evjen, Berg and Fet control the pace. In attack, Blomberg, Hauge and Høgh lead the attacks. The coach keeps the starting lineup to explore counterattacks.
Arbitration and weather forecasting
The Swiss Sandro Schärer referees the match, assisted by his compatriots. The refereeing team has already acted in recent European games. The weather in Lisboa this afternoon features partly cloudy skies, with temperatures around 16°C to 18°C at departure time. Há low chance of rain, which favors a fluid game on the Alvalade lawn.
History and last confrontation
This is the second meeting between the teams in history. In the first game, on March 11, 2026, Bodø/Glimt won 3-0 at Aspmyra Stadion. Sondre Fet scored from the penalty spot, followed by goals from Ole Didrik Blomberg and Kasper Høgh. The result was surprising and put the Norwegians in a strong position for qualification.
Latest results
Sporting comes from a defeat in the first duel, but maintains a good performance at home in the competition. Nos last five official games, the Portuguese team recorded victories in domestic and European matches before the trip. The focus now is on immediate recovery to avoid early elimination.
Bodø/Glimt arrives fueled by their convincing victory at Noruega. The Norwegian team accumulates a positive sequence in the Champions League, with impressive triumphs against strong opponents. The defense has stood out in limiting spaces for rivals.
Curiosities of the confrontation
Bodø/Glimt seeks a historic feat by eliminating a Portuguese club in the knockout stages of Champions. The Norwegian team has already surprised in previous editions by advancing beyond expectations. Sporting, in turn, needs at least three goals without conceding to force extra time. The Leonine fans fill the stadium to push the team in an attempt to come back.
Tickets and expected audience
Tickets for the game sold out quickly among Sporting fans. The Estádio José Alvalade must receive capacity close to maximum. The massive presence of fans creates a favorable environment for constant pressure on the visitor.
Bodø/Glimt travels with reduced fan support, but relies on recent experience on big stages. The Norwegian team shows confidence to maintain the advantage built in the previous match.