Green and Whites prevailed 3-1 in the first leg in Switzerland last week thanks to Aurele Amanda's own goal and one effort each from Viktor Gyokeres and Goncalo Inacio.
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Sporting Lisbon will be looking to seal their place in the last-16 stage of the UEFA Europa League when they play host to Young Boys in the second leg of their knockout round playoff tie at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Thursday. Green and Whites prevailed 3-1 in the first leg in Switzerland last week thanks to Aurele Amanda’s own goal on the half-hour mark, Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty kick four minutes before the break and Goncalo Inacio’s 48th-minute strike. Meanwhile, Filip Ugrinic 42nd-minute effort proved to be just a consolation for YB.
Sporting CP are heading into the match on the back of a comprehensive 2-0 win away to Moreirense in Liga Portugal on Monday night. Lions took an early lead through Hidemasa’s opener inside the opening two minutes, before Pedro Goncalves doubled the lead mid-way through the first-half. The result extended the Green and Whites’ winning run to five games in all competitions, while Ruben Amorim’s men have now won 13 of their last 14 outings. Lions are now sitting at the second spot in the Portuguese top flight standings, having collected 55 points from 21 games, level on points with leaders Benfica, who have played a game more.
Young Boys dropped to the Europa League, courtesy of finishing third in their Champions League group, behind Manchester City and RB Leipzig. Now, YB needs to overturn a two goal deficit if they are to keep their European hopes alive. Raphael Wicky’s men are heading into Thursday’s fixture on the back of a narrow 1-0 win over Lausanne Ouchy in the Swiss Super League on Sunday. Cedric Itten’s 70th-minute effort separated the two sides at Wankdorf Stadium and helped YB secure their 15th top flight victory of the season. Wicky’s men are now comfortably sitting at the summit of the Swiss Super League table, having pocketed 51 points from 24 games, ten clear of the chasing pack.
Sporting Lisbon probable starting lineup: Adan, Quaresma, Coates, Inacio, Catamo, Hjulmand, Morita, Santos, Trincao, Gyokeres, Goncalves
Young Boys probable starting lineup: Von Ballmoos, Blum, Amenda, Lustenberger, Hadjam, Lakomy, Lauper, Males, Elia, Itten, Mvuka
Sporting Lisbon
| Opponents | Score |
| Moreirense | 0-2 (W) |
| Young Boys | 1-3 (W) |
| Braga | 5-0 (W) |
| Leria | 0-3 (W) |
| Casa Pia | 8-0 (W) |
Young Boys
| Opponents | Score |
| Lausanne Ouchy | 1-0 (W) |
| Sporting CP | 1-3 (L) |
| Lugano | 3-3 (D) |
| Lausanne | 0-1 (W) |
| Yverdon | 5-1 (W) |
| Last 2 match-results | Score |
| Sporting CP best Young Boys | 1-3 |
| Sporting CP best Young Boys | 0-1 |
The UEFA Europa League fixture between Sporting Lisbon and Young Boys will take place at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Friday at 1:30 am IST.
| Sporting Lisbon vs Young Boys | Key Details |
| Date | February 22 (Portugal) |
| Venue | Estadio Jose Alvalade |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 8:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Switzerland | 9:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Friday) |
The live telecast of the Europa League matches in India will be available on Sony Sports network. Besides, football fans in India can also live stream the game through Sony LIV. Meanwhile, those in Portugal can watch the match on Sport TV network. Football fans in Switzerland can catch the live action via Blue Sport network.
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